Branique S.

Rolle
LESSON PLAN
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Subject: Grammar Date: November 2nd, 2016
Topic: Homophones Duration: 45 minutes

Class: Grade: 3 Lesson Number: 1

Ability Range: High: ________ Average: ________ Low: _______ Mixed: ________
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PRIOR KNOWLEDGE: Students should have an understanding that there are some words that sound the same or

are alike, but are spelled differently and have a different meaning.

RECOGNITION OF EXCEPTIONAL LEARNERS:

Two students in class are reading below grade level and need extra support.

OBJECTIVES By the end of the lesson, students will be able to:

Define what a homophone is.

Identify and explain common homophones.
Increase vocabulary skill.
Use homophones correctly in sentences.

INSTRUCTIONAL RESOURCES:

Worksheets

Pencils

Glue

Scissors
Candy

CONTENT:

Homophones fall under the umbrella of the term homonyms. Homonyms is a broad term for words that sound or

are spelled the same but have different meanings. What Are Homophones?

Homophones are words that are pronounced the same but they have different meanings and are usually spelled

differently as well. They usually occur in groups of two but sometimes they can be three or four in a group. Its

important to recognize and identify the most common homophones because the spelling can change the entire

meaning of a sentence! Here is a list of the most common homophones:

aisle, isle
bare, bear, bear
be, bee
brake, break
cell, sell
cent, scent
flour, flower
heal, heel etc.

INTRODUCTION:

Begin lesson with a short skit and tell the following joke: A horse walked into a McDonalds and
waited in line to place his order. When his turn finally came, he said (in a soft,
raspy voice), "I'll have a Hamburger Happy Meal with a Coke, please." The woman
behind the counter frowned and replied, "Sir, you'll have to speak up. I can't hear
you." The horse looked at her and repeated (in the same soft, raspy voice), "I'll
have a Hamburger Happy Meal with a Coke, please." The woman frowned again
and looked rather aggravated. She said sharply, "Sir, I still can't hear you. There
are lots of people waiting in line. You'll have to speak up or leave the restaurant."
The horse smiled understandingly and replied (in the same soft, raspy voice), "I'm
sorry. You've got to excuse me. I'm just a little hoarse."
with my own little twist to it.
After telling the joke, I ask students to determine which two words in the joke sound alike and explain that it
is a Homophone.
 METHODS AND
TECHNIQUES STUDENTS ACTIVITIES
Write on the board
what a homophone is
and show PowerPoint
slides with examples.
Present student with a
brief activity in which
cards with
Homophones on them
will be given out and
everyone in class has
to find their
homophone partner!
With this partner, they
have to complete all
upcoming activities
together.
ADAPTATIONS FOR
EXCEPTIONAL
LEARNERS
Listen to what a Exceptional Learners.
homophone is and
observe PowerPoint
Students will be paired with
slides.
a strong reader but will also
be monitored by teacher.
Be given cards and
immediately find their
partner and sits with
them.
 Distribute first group Be timed and complete

activity. first group activity

utilizing instructional

resources that are

required: Using glue

and scissors cut out

and match the right

homophones!

Goes over this activity Listen as teacher goes

with students over activity with

them.
Distribute second Engage in second

activity- Homophone activity with their

Bingo: HOMO! teacher.

Determine winners of Determine winners of

the game the game

Distribute third Complete worksheets,

activity: Homophone independently: Place

Sentences Worksheets the right homophone

into the sentence.

Go over answers Go over answers

 Allow engaging in Show understanding of

final activity: Homo homophones by

the Horse wants to engaging in last

Speak to You! which activity: Homo the

allows teacher to gain horse is curious if two

a sense of students words are

whole understanding homophones.

of the topic Students must find

Homophones. name and place

under

Yes or No

category to cast this

as their answer.

CONCLUSION: I will reiterate what a homophone is and have the students participate in my final class activity

where students show understanding of homophones- the activity being where Homo the horse is curious if two

words are homophones. Students must find name and place under Yes or No category to cast this as their answer.
Evaluation of My Lesson:

First and foremost, I successfully achieved my objectives of the lesson. The students were able to gain a

sense and understanding of homophones and what they are, which is a huge high five towards myself. They knew

the definition of a homophone, were able to identify common homophones as well as use these homophones

correctly in sentences-which were my objectives. Although I was engulfed with nervousness, I went in teaching with

confidence and setting the mood of my classroom and what I had taught with my bubbly personality. My voice was

clear and at an appropriate tone and pitch, therefore I gained respect, classroom management and class attentiveness.

Certain aspects of my lesson were a huge success, my introduction being one of them! I enjoyed doing it as well. The

whole homo the horse calling my phone and telling me a joke jest was extremely creative and fun to introduce the

topic of my lesson to my students. I was also successful in my creativity, seeing that I am a creative person, my
activities too were amusing and fun to engage in and my use of visual aids too brought about more understanding of

Homophones for my students.

On the other hand, I felt as though, I didnt show much attention to the students as they completed certain

assignments. I felt I should have walked around and asked who needed help, I failed to do so. My use of questioning

wasnt up to par as well. In these two areas, I feel I must improve-showing more involvement within the students and

full use of questioning. To conclude, honestly I think the lesson was good, but not great. However, this was my first

experience in actually getting the chance to teach, and although the lesson wasnt as special as I wanted it to be, this

makes it perfect for growth and future improvement.