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High-Frequency WordsYear 9 Spelling Starters
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Homophones
Heteronyms
Key subject words
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High-frequency words - Homophones
Homophones
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Many commonly confused words are homophones – words which sound exactly the same but which are spelt differently. Some words are confused because, whilst not exactly the same, they sound or look very similar.
What are homophones?
How many pairs or groups of homophones can you think of?
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Homophones activity 1
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Homophones activity 2
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High-frequency words - Heteronyms
Heteronyms
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What are heteronyms?
Heteronyms are words which are spelt the same but are pronounced differently and have different meanings.
For example:
We rowed the boat across the lake.
I rowed with my mother last night.
How many other heteronyms can you think of?
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Heteronyms activity
How many heteronyms can you spot in this passage?
When Lei’s cousin got married, Lei was asked to read a poem in the church. A buffet lunch was served at the wedding reception afterwards. It was a lovely day: Lei truly believed the bride and groom would live happily ever after together, and even shed a tear when they were declared man and wife. She’d also taken the lead on the dance floor later!
When Lei’s cousin got married, Lei was asked to read a poem in the church. A buffet lunch was served at the wedding reception afterwards. It was a lovely day: Lei truly believed the bride and groom would live happily ever after together, and even shed a tear when they were declared man and wife. She’d also taken the lead on the dance floor later!
Now write a new sentence for each heteronym, using its alternative meaning.
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High-frequency words – Key subject words
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