Vocabulary Development - Junior Secondary 3 - Homographs

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Week 7

The teacher revises the previous lesson and introduces the new topic by defining homographs and giving example of homographs and their meaning

Homographs are words that are spelled the same but have different meanings.

They may or may not be pronounced the same way. Homographs can have different origins, meanings, or uses depending on the context.

Examples of homographs:

1. Lead

   - *Lead* (noun): A type of metal. 

     _Example: "The pipes were made of lead."_

   - *Lead* (verb): To guide or direct someone. 

     _Example: "She will lead the team to victory."_

2. Tear

   - *Tear* (verb): To rip or pull something apart. 

     _Example: "He will tear the paper into pieces."_

   - *Tear* (noun): A drop of liquid from the eyes. 

     _Example: "A tear rolled down her cheek."_

3. Bow

   - *Bow* (noun): A weapon used to shoot arrows. 

     _Example: "He pulled back the string on the bow."_

   - *Bow* (verb): To bend the upper part of the body as a sign of respect. 

     _Example: "The performer took a bow after the show."_

4. Bass

   - *Bass* (noun): A type of fish. 

     _Example: "They caught a large bass in the lake."_

   - *Bass* (noun): The lowest range of musical notes or a deep male voice. 

     _Example: "He sings in the bass section of the choir."_

5. Wind

   - *Wind* (noun): Moving air. 

     _Example: "The wind blew strongly through the trees."_

   - *Wind* (verb): To turn or twist something. 

     _Example: "You need to wind the clock every day."_

6. Row

   - *Row* (noun): A line of things arranged in order. 

     _Example: "The chairs were placed in a row."_

   - *Row* (verb): To propel a boat using oars.  

     _Example: "They decided to row across the lake."_

7. Object

   - *Object* (noun): A thing or item. 

     _Example: "He picked up the small object from the floor."_

   - *Object* (verb): To express disagreement or opposition. 

     _Example: "She will object to the new rules."_

8. Minute

   - *Minute* (noun): A unit of time (60 seconds). 

     _Example: "Please wait a minute."_

   - *Minute* (adjective): Very small or tiny. 

     _Example: "The details were so minute that they were barely noticeable."_

9. Contract

   - *Contract* (noun): A legal agreement between two parties. 

     _Example: "She signed the contract for the job."_

   - *Contract* (verb): To shrink or become smaller. 

     _Example: "The muscles contract when you exercise."_

10. Wound

    - *Wound* (noun): An injury or cut. 

      _Example: "He had a deep wound on his arm."_

    - *Wound* (verb): The past tense of "wind," meaning to twist. 

      _Example: "She wound the yarn into a ball."_

Homographs can sometimes cause confusion, but their meanings become clear based on the context in which they are used.

Learners observe, learn and participate

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Week 8

The teacher guides the learners in answering the exercise on word inference page 206-207 of the New Concept English for Junior Secondary School 3

Learners observe, learn and participate

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EVALUATION

The Learners are asked to

1.   Define homographs

2.   Give examples of homographs and their meaning

- Learners observe, learn and participate

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CLASS-WORK

Learners are asked to answer the exercise on page 207 1-8 of the New Concept English for Junior Secondary School 3

Learners observe, learn and participate

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ASSIGNMENT

Learners are asked to answer the homework on page 208 of the New Concept English for Junior Secondary School 3

Learners participate

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CONCLUSION

The teacher marks their books, corrects it and commends the Learners