Suitable for all primary year groups, this KS1 and KS2 Homonyms Early Morning Work gives pupils the opportunity to consolidate their understanding of homonyms. It is differentiated six ways to meet the needs of all your learners. Ideal for use as children settle into class either first thing in the morning or after lunch. Children are given a small range of words that have two meanings. They are encouraged to write two sentences for each word, but the meanings in each sentence must be different. Check it out today!

Differentiation:

Beginner Homonyms exercises. Aimed at Year 1 Secure/Year 2 Emerging.

Easy Homonyms exercises. Aimed at Year 2 Secure/Year 3 Emerging.

Tricky Homonyms exercises. Aimed at Year 2 Secure/Year 3 Emerging.

Expert Homonyms exercises. Aimed at Year 4 Secure/Year 5 Emerging.

Brainbox Homonyms exercises. Aimed at Year 5 Secure/Year 6 Emerging.

Genius Homonyms exercises. Aimed at Year 6 Secure.

National Curriculum Objectives:

English Year 1: Discussing word meanings, linking new meanings to those already known

English Year 2: Discussing and clarifying the meanings of words, linking new meanings to known vocabulary

English Year 3 and Year 4: Using dictionaries to check the meaning of words that they have read

English Year 3 and Year 4: Checking that the text makes sense to them, discussing their understanding, and explaining the meaning of words in context

English Year 5: Continue to distinguish between homophones and other words which are often confused

English Year 5: Use dictionaries to check the spelling and meaning of words

English Year 6: Discussing their understanding and exploring the meaning of words in context