To educators:

Geared towards 3rd Grade

As students continue to advance their independent reading and writing skills, frequently confused words may hinder readers and writers’ comprehension and production of texts. In this book, students will review the meanings of and spelling of frequently confused words, with hopes of clarifying what each form of each word means. Differentiating between various spellings and meanings of words that are pronounced the same will enhance reader’s understanding of written text, as well as their own production of writing.

Includes: Discussion questions, practice questions and a “Select the Correct Form” practice.

Learning Objectives:

After this lesson, students will be able to:

• Recognize the different meaning(s) of words that are pronounced the same.

• Spell and implement the proper form of the word they are trying to use.

• Recognize that although words may be pronounced the same, that does not mean they are interchangeable.

There- used to refer to a specific place or location. 

Their- shows possession and belonging (to I).

They’re- contraction of “they are.”

To– Shows movement, meaning “towards” something.

Too- Means “as well”/in addition to and/or excessively. 

Two- the number/quantity of 2

Your- possessive and shows ownership (for you).

You’re- a contraction of “you are.” 

Whose- possessive and declares who owns something.

Who’s- a contraction of “WHO is.” 

Discussion Questions: 

1. What do you notice about how frequently confused words sound?

2. Can you think of another pair/group of frequently confused words that this book does not mention?

3. Why are these frequently confused words not interchangeable?

Practice:

Ask students to create sentences using the proper form of the following words…

1. There

2. Their

3. They’re

4. To

5. Too

6. Two

7. Your

8. You’re

9. Whose

10. Who’s

Select the Correct Form

Circle the correct form of each word to finish the sentence.

1. (Whose/Who’s) puppy is that?

2. I would love (to/too/two) see you tonight.

3. Katie, don’t forget (your/you’re) ballet shoes.

4. Do you know if (there/their/they’re) car was ever repaired from the tree damage?

5. This cake is (to/too/two) sweet.

6. (Your/You’re) going to make a great teacher one day!

7. I had (to/too/two) ice cream cones after dinner.

8. Do you know (whose/who’s) coming to my birthday party?

9. (There/Their/They’re) going to the state fair this afternoon!

10. What is Jack doing over (there/their/they’re)?