Subject Area & Topic within Subject Area: English Language Arts: Vocabulary Development: Homographs

Grade Level(s): 2nd

Type(s) of Technology Integrated into Lesson: Smartboard, PowerPoint, Chromebooks

Lesson Title: Hop Into Homographs

KSDE Standard (number and text)

ELA-L.2.4.A: Use sentence-level context as a clue to the meaning of a word or phrase.

ELA-L.2.5.A: Identify real-life connections between words and their use.

Lesson Objective(s)

Students will define homographs and identify two meanings of each word.

Students will use sentence context and technology tools to distinguish and apply the correct meaning of homographs.

Materials/Resources

What websites, handouts, or other materials are needed for this lesson?

 Smartboard

Chromebooks

PowerPoint

Quizlet

Homograph worksheet

Video on homographs

Model/Teaching Strategies

How will you present/teach/facilitate the lesson?

 Begin with an engaging video on homographs

Facilitate discussion using examples

Guide the students through a PowerPoint using context and pictures

Ask guiding questions to show how to use clues to determine the meaning of a word.

Technology Integrated Practice

How will students use technology to practice the subject area concepts?

 Students will use Quizlet to select the correct meaning of the homograph using context clues.

Evaluate/Check for Understanding

How will students demonstrate what they have learned to ensure the objective(s) is/are met?

 Observe during class discussion

Check students’ worksheets

Check students’ answers on Quizlet

Application to Future/Authentic Application of Content

How will students connect lesson objectives with future content? How will students apply the content for authentic application of learned knowledge?

 Students will apply their understanding during reading comprehension.

Students will understand multiple meanings which will improve their vocabulary.

Accommodations for Diverse Learners

How will you meet the learning needs for a variety of students to include those with special needs and those with special talents in the subject area?

 Provide visuals and audio support for ELL students.

Allow text to speech tools for students with IEP’s or reading difficulties.

Challenge advanced learners by having them create a book that uses 3-5 homographs in their stories.