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LESSON PLAN

Name: Josiah Smith Date: April l 7, 2023 Lesson Start and End Time: I :00pm - I :30pm

Academic Area: Grammar Grade Level: 4th C°Jip initials with date:
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Pre-Instruction
Planning
Topic Homophones
PA Anchor/Standard or Standard - CC. l .2.4.K - Determine or clarify the meaning of unknown and
Eligible Content multiple-meaning words and phrases based on grade-level reading and
content, choosing flexibly from a range of strategies and tools.

Alternate Eligible Content - E04.B-V.4. l. la Use context to determine the

meaning of an unknown or multiple meaning words.

Alternate Eligible Content - E04.B-V.4. l. lb Use a root word or affix to

determine the meaning of a word.
Lesson Objectives The student will be able to identify the different meanings of homophones
through class discussion.

The student will be able to construct two sentences using homophones

accurately through "Homerun Homophones".

The student will be able to determine the appropriate placement of

homophones in a sentence.
Materials Teacher:
- Homophones on pieces of paper large enough for students to see
from a distance.
- Smartboard
- Stylus
- Canva Presentation

Students:
- Nothing

Planning for Learners Differentiation:

Modifications/Accommodations:
- Every student will have at least 2 opportunities to have an "at bat"
during the Homerun Homophones assessment.
- Students complete a multiple-choice entrance slip.

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Lesson Presentation
Introduction Display a riddle as a warmup for the class.

Provide an entrance slip for each student.

- Allow 3 minutes for students to complete.
- Review previously learned homophones once all slips are turned in.

Review previously learned homophones (there, their, they're/to, too, two).

Tell students that we will be learning two more homophones that often lead
to confusion: vour, you're, and its, it's.
Sequence of activities Remind students that next week's spelling test will be on the homophones.
including assessments
Introduce ~e homophones, its and it's.
- Display both words on the smartboard and explain the difference
between the two words.
(its = possessive) (it's = it is)
- Explain ,to students that "it's" is not possessive, but instead short for
"it is". "Its" is possessive and shows ownership.

- Display examples of how to use "it's" in a sentence.

This wo~d is a contraction short for "it is". Try replacing "it' s" with
"it is" and determine if it makes sense with the sentence.
"It's iaining, it's pouring, the old man is snoring."
"GeneralI Akbar exclaimed, 'It's a trap!"'
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- Display examples of how to use "its" in a sentence.

This word shows ownership. Try replacing "its" with "his" or "her"
in a sentence.
"Mary had a little lamb; its fleece was white as snow."
"My dog barked and wagged its tail."

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Introduce the homophones, your and you're. .
- Display examples of how to'use "your" in a sentence.
This word shows ownership.
, "Mrs. Brown grades your quizzes." I
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"Your backpack is blue."

- Display examples ofh~w to use "y~~'re" in~ sentence. . " , ,,

This word is a contraction short for you are . Try replacmg you re
with ''you are" and determine if it makes sense with the sentence.
"You're going to run out of ,time."
"I can't believe you're eating that."

- Tell students that we are going to play a game_where they mus!

identify a homophone and verbally respond with a sentence usmg
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that homophone correctly.

Assessment: Homerun Homophones

- Split students up into two teams
- One team "bats" while the other team "fields"
- Mr. Smith acts as the "pitcher" and stands in the middle of the
classroom.

- The pitcher holds up a sign with a homophone

- The "batter" stands at home plate and reads the word
- The "batter" will then come up with a sentence that shows they know
the meaning of the word.
- If correct, the student moves to the next base.
- If incorrect, the student goes to the end of the line for their team.
- For every person that makes it around the bases to home plate, the
team gets a point.
- When three students guess incorrectly, the team is out, and the other
team gets a turn.
- Play until 3 complete innings have been played.
- Winning team is awarded 1 ticket for each student or candy.
Lesson Wrap-up Tell students to pick up the "bases" and return to their seats.
Exit ticket: fix the mistake.
- Your dog is sleeping in it's bed.
- Students turn to a friend and explain what is wrong with the sentence.

Line students up for Special.

Self-Evaluation

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** 1. Stacy and Chris ate _ _ _ _ [u.nch together.

* 2. _ _ _ _ swimming in the ocean.

** 3. 1 amgoingtositover _ _ _ __

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* 1. We go going _ _ _ the beach this weekend.
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2. Jim was sickfor _ _ _ weeks.

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