Unit 13
Word work: homographs
Homographs are words which are spelt the same but have different meanings. Sometimes homographs are different parts of speech: “I long for some fresh fish,” said the fox’s mate . (verb) She waited a long time for the fox to bring the fish . (adjective) Choose the correct meanings of the homographs as they are used in the sentences below. 1 The first otter could not land the fish alone. a) a piece of ground b) bring to the shore 2 The fox decided to head back to his mate. a) part of body b) go in a particular direction 3 The fox did not want to part from its mate. a) section of something b) be separated 4 The fox set the fish down in front of its mate. a) a group of things b) put something in place 5 The fish the otters caught had shiny scales. a) outer layer of fish b) device used for weighing Writing: retell a story Imagine that you are one of the characters from the fable. You could be: • the fox • the fox’s mate • one of the otters.
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Write the story of the fox and the otters as if you were this character.
1 Complete a story plan like the one on page 10 to help you plan your story. Use ideas from the speaking and listening exercise on page 117.
Write a rough draft of your story. • Describe the events in the correct sequence. • Remember to say how your character feels about what happened.
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Revise it and write a neat copy.
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• Homographs: Ask students to make sentences illustrating the meanings of the homographs they did not select. • Writing: Students can use what they prepared in the role play exercise on page 117 to help them write their stories. As part of the preparation, ask them to compare how the different characters feel about the events. • The story plan and completed story could be included in the students’ writing portfolio .
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