How Much Can a Bare Bear Bear?: What Are Homonyms and Homophones? (Words Are CATegorical)
SKU
035138
ISBN
9780822567103
Grade 2-5
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A
fun book that illustrates and explains the difference between a homonym and a
homophone.
Homonyms – two or more words that are
pronounced the same and spelled the same but have different meanings.
Homophones – two or more words that are
pronounced the same but have different spellings and different meanings.
Publisher's Description of How Much Can a Bare Bear Bear?: What Are Homonyms and Homophones? (Words Are CATegorical)
This accessible, lighthearted look at language introduces homonyms and
homophones. Playful rhymes and comical cartoons make both concepts
memorable. Each corresponding pair of homonyms and homophones is printed
in color for easy identification. At the end, readers are challenged to
apply what they’ve learned—and they’ll have fun doing so.
Brightly
illustrated with comical cats and humorous rhyming text, this series explains
the English language in a way that children will understand! Focusing on one
concept, each title offers a brief definition of the term, then begins the fun
and fantastical explanation and examples. Perfect complement to any language
arts curriculum. Free activity pages at https://brianpcleary.com.
