Fourth graders learn why their, there, and they're sound exactly alike but mean different things, and match each homophone to its meaning so they can choose the right one.
Students will be able to…
Their, there, and they’re sound identical but cannot be swapped. What are homophones, and how do you pick the right one?
Project this and match each homophone to what it means — tap a word, then tap its meaning.
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“Their,” “there,” and “they’re” all sound exactly the same, but you cannot swap them. Why do these words cause so much trouble?
Students match each homophone to its meaning.
Students choose the correct homophone.
Students use homophones correctly.
Students reflect on homophones.
Aligned to the Common Core State Standards for English Language Arts (Grades 11–12).
Demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English grammar and usage.
Use correct spelling, including commonly confused words.
Use knowledge of word meanings to choose the correct word.
Use letter-sound knowledge to decode and spell words accurately.
Preview the three formative checks. Tap “Sample answer” to see what mastery looks like — hide them before you print for students.
Have students pick a homophone pair, write a correct sentence for each, and underline the clue words that show which one fits. A printable homophones worksheet is in the English Language Arts library.
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A print-and-go review sheet with a built-in answer key. Tap “Show answer key” to reveal answers, or print the clean version for students.