Page 1: Learn and Practise

WALT: We Are Learning To choose and spell less-common homophones correctly.

Success criteria:

I can explain what each homophone means. I can choose the correct spelling in a sentence. I can check that my spelling makes the meaning clear.

Word clues

queue means a line of people or things waiting. We stood in a queue for the bus.

cue means a signal to do or say something. The bell was my cue to begin.

minor means less important, smaller, or under the legal adult age. The team made a minor change.

miner means a person who works underground to collect minerals. The miner wore a safety helmet.

you means the person or people being spoken to. You may choose a book.

ewe means a female sheep. The ewe stayed close to her lamb.

Page 1: Use the Words

a. Can ______ help me carry these books?

b. The ______ followed her lamb across the paddock.

c. Did ______ see the ______ near the gate?

a. The actors waited for their ______ to enter the stage.

b. A small mistake is a ______ problem.

c. ______ can watch the ______ feed her lamb.

d. We formed a ______ outside the library.

Challenge

Helpful ways to learn

Dyslexia-friendly options: Read the word clues aloud, use a ruler or coloured card to track each line, highlight the key clue, and say the completed sentence before writing it. You may give an answer orally or use a word card.

For ADHD and autistic learners: Work in short steps, use a quiet space or movement break, choose a clear group role, and tick each question as it is completed. A partner may read the sentence aloud.

For mixed-ability groups: Take turns being the reader, clue finder, writer and checker. Explain your choice using: “I chose ______ because ______.”

Page 2: Answer Sheet

Use this page to check your answers. Explain any corrections in a different colour.

Answers

1. a–D, b–B, c–F, d–E, e–C, f–A

2. queue

3. cue

4. minor

5. miner

6. a. you   b. ewe   c. you, ewe

9. a. cue   b. minor   c. You, ewe   d. queue

Writing check

7–8. Answers will vary. Check that each sentence shows the correct meaning and spelling.

10. Answers will vary. Check that all six homophones are used correctly and are underlined.

Meaning check

queue: a line waiting   cue: a signal

minor: smaller or less important   miner: a person who collects minerals

you: the person being spoken to   ewe: a female sheep