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English
Quarter 3 – Module 2:
HOMOGRAPHS
English – Grade 3
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Quarter 3, Module 2: HOMOGRAPHS
First Edition, 2020

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English
Quarter 3 – Module 2:
HOMOGRAPHS
 What I Need to Know

This module was designed and written with you in mind. It is here to help you
master homographs (e.g., read-read). (EN3V-IIIg-h-13.7). The scope of this module
permits it to be used in many different learning situations. The language used
recognizes the diverse vocabulary level of students. The lessons are arranged to
follow the standard sequence of the course. But the order in which you read them can
be changed to correspond with the textbook you are now using.

The module focuses on the lesson about:

HOMOGRAPHS (e.g., READ-READ)

At the end of the lesson, pupils are expected to:

 define homographs;
 use the correct homographs in a sentence; and
 realize the importance of using homographs in their real-life situation.

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 What I Know

Directions: Choose the correct meaning for the homograph in bold for each
sentence. Write your answer on your notebook.

1. Nikka says that he can go on the field trip next week.

a. To have permission
b. To preserve in a sealed container

2. We had to back the car into the driveway so we could unload the trunk.
a. The rear part of the human body
b. To cause to move backward

3. My mother allowed me to keep the change we got when we paid at the store.
a. To transform or convert something
b. Money given back when paying for goods or services

4. The skies look blue and clear, so it probably is not going to rain.
a. Free from darkness or cloudiness
b. Easily seen or understood

5. Lolo Pedro lit a match to start the campfire.

a. A slender piece of wood tipped with
b. b. To fit together, as two things flammable chemicals

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 Lesson Homographs
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In this lesson you will learn to identify homographs.

What’s In

Homographs are words spelled the same but not necessarily pronounced the same
and having different meanings and origins.
Examples:

bear (to endure) - bear (animal)

close (connected) - close (lock)
lean (thin) - lean (rest against)
bow (bend forward) - bow (front of a ship)

What’s New
Notes to the Learner
Remember that homographs are words that shares the same written
form as another word but has a different meaning.
Ex. Close means connected; Close means lock
Homographs are pairs of words that have the same spelling, but different meanings.
Sometimes they are pronounced the same, and sometimes they are pronounced
differently. Use context clues within a sentence to determine the meaning of a
homograph.

Directions: Read the definitions. Choose the correct homograph from the Word Box
to go with each set of definitions. Write your answer on your notebook.

Live sign bank

File letter rose

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______________1. a prickly bush or shrub that bears fragrant flowers; past tense of
rise (to move up).
______________2. a character representing one or more of the sounds used in
speech; a written or typed communication.
______________3. an object, quality, or event whose presence or occurrence
indicates the probable presence or occurrence of something else; a gesture or action
used to convey information; to write one’s name to identify oneself as the writer; to
use gestures to convey information; a notice that is publicly displayed giving
information.
______________4. the land alongside or sloping down to a river or a lake; to heap; a
financial establishment.
______________5. a folder or a box for holding loose papers; to place in a particular
order for preservation or easy reference; a tool with roughened surface.
______________6. to remain alive; connected to a source of electric current; as or at
an actual performance (not recorded)

What is It

Homographs are words spelled the same but not necessarily pronounced the same
and having different meanings and origins.

Example:
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 What’s More

Activity 1
Directions: Choose the correct meaning for the homograph in each sentence Write
your answer on your notebook.

. _____ 1. My mother put a can of sardines in my bag.

A. preserve in a sealed container
B. have permission
_____ 2. I put all of my change in a jar on my dresser.
A. to transform or convert
B. coins
_____ 3. I don’t think that Juan and Ellen are a very good match.
A. go together
B. B. a slender piece of wood to start a fire
_____ 4. I hope that tomorrow is clear so we don’t have to cancel the picnic.
A. cloudless
B. easily understood
_____ 5. Antonio decided to tear up Anna’s note when she broke up with him.
A. cry
B. rip

Activity 2

Directions: Match each definition with the correct homographs from the word box.
Write your answer on your notebook.

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 content frequent produce
desert down

1. _________ - in a lower position/furry feathers

2. _________ - occurring regularly/to visit a place with regularity
3. _________ - to create or make/fresh fruits and vegetables
4. _________ - a hot, arid region/to leave
5. _________ - happy or satisfied all that is contained inside

something

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 What I Have Learned

__________________ are words spelled the same but not necessarily

pronounced the same and having different meanings and origins.

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 What I Can Do

Using Homographs

Directions: Practice using homographs by using forms of the word in a single

sentence. Write your answer on your notebook.

The first one is done for you.

1. Bow
A. A beautifully tied piece of ribbon or cloth
B. A gesture of respect or appreciation
Sentence: The man wearing a bow took a bow on the stage.

2. Desert
A. A large, dry sandy area
B. To leave or abandon
Sentence:
__________________________________________________________________

3. Produce
A. Farm-grown food, such as fruit and vegetables
B. To make or create something
Sentence:
__________________________________________________________________

4. Wind
A. To travel on a looping path
B. Moving air
Sentence:
__________________________________________________________________

5. Subject
A. Topic
B. To put someone or something under your control
Sentence:
__________________________________________________________________

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 Assessment

Activity 1
Directions: Choose homographs from the word bank to complete the story below.
Words can be used more than once. Write your answer on your notebook.

bat rose sign row tear light match

bow pitcher

Dexter and Grace were on the same baseball team. When it was his turn at
1)_______, the 2)______________ threw Dexter a fast ball. He hit the ball far across
the park. Grace 3)_______ up out of her seat with excitement. Her hands moved
quickly. She was deaf, and she knew how to 4)_____ _____ in American Sign
Language. She did not make any noise, but she was so happy as her teammate came
in from his home-run hit that there was a 5)____________ in her eye.

After the game, the friends decided to walk to a nearby restaurant for lunch.
Grace took off her baseball cap and put a 6)________ in her hair. She chose it
especially to 7)___________the color of her uniform shirt. They walked past the
8)________ of parked cars and stopped at the traffic 9)__________________. When
it turned green, they crossed the street.

Dexter saw the 10)____________ for Pizza Palace first. His mouth began to
water. They went inside and let their eyes adjust to the dark room. After they sat
down at a table, the manager came over with a 11)_____________ to
12)______________ the candle on their table. The flame gave off a low, dancing
light. A vase on the table held a single red 13)________________.

Since they lived by a lake, Dexter got an idea for another fun activity.

“Hey!” he signed, “Can you 14)_____________ a boat?”

“If you don’t mind a quiet ride!” she laughed as she signed. So off to the lake
they went.

Activity 2
Directions: Draw pictures for each homograph. Draw your picture on your
notebook.

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Bat

Bow

Tie

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 Additional Activities

Directions: Write two sentences that demonstrate two different meanings for
each word. Write your answer on your notebook.

1. Row
___________________________________________________

__________________________________________________

2. Letter
___________________________________________________

___________________________________________________

3. Nail
___________________________________________________

4. Ring
___________________________________________________

___________________________________________________
 Answer Key

What I know What’s New What’s more

I. II.
1. A 1. Rose 1. a 1. down
2. B 2. Letter 2. b 2. frequent
3. B 3. Sign 3. a 3. produce
4. A 4. Bank 4. a 4. desert
5. A 5. File 5. b 5. content
6. Live

Assessment
1. Bat
2. Pitcher
3. Rose
4. Sign
5. Tear
6. Bow
7. Match
8. Row
9. Light
10. Sign
11. Match
12. Light
13. Rose
14. Row

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