Homonyms Worksheets and Centers Multiple Meaning Words

These homonyms activities will help your students gain an understanding of multiple meaning words. They will learn that two words can have the same spelling and sound, but different meanings.

INCLUDES:

Poster
Literacy Centers
Homonyms Sentence/Picture Cards
Worksheets
Answer Keys

Poster

Includes the definition of a homonym and illustrated example.

Differentiated Literacy Centers

Center 1 – Includes 3 sets of matching cards: picture cards, multiple meaning word cards, and sentence cards. These are cloze sentences that require students to use context clues to determine which word completes the sentence. They also must match the correct picture with the sentence.
Level 2 – Students match sentences containing a homonym with the picture that illustrates its meaning. Easier than center 1 because the target homonym is highlighted in each sentence.

Matching Cards

These can be used as room visuals or for instruction. Includes picture cards with sentences. The target homonym is highlighted in each sentence. The cards can be left whole or cut apart for a matching activity. These cards will fit in pocket charts with the long pockets.

Worksheets

Level 1 – Students cut-and-paste homonyms under the matching pictures.
Level 2 – Students cut-and-paste the correct picture next to each sentence.
Level 3 – Students determine whether homonyms are nouns or verbs and complete a crossword puzzle using word definitions.