Homophone book dear deer

A book of homophones by gene barretta compiled by bitsy galaska, librarian robeson elementary center common core state standardsenglish language artsliteracy, reading foundational, first grade ccss. Among the animals she sees are a moose, a whale, a deer, a toad and a ewe. Mentor text for homophones teaching homophones, homophones. Speaking in homophones, she describes the quirky animal behavior she sees.

This letter explains that the ant now lives in a zoo and has meant a lot of other animals. Booktopia has dear deer, a book of homophones by gene barretta. We offer discounted pricing, free shipping and unparalleled expertise and customer service. This picture book, with its vivid illustrations, introduces children to homophones and an interesting cast of characters as well. Booksource is the premier trade book distributor to k12 school classrooms across the country. A book of homophones from the worlds largest community of readers. Which was not a result of the baby boom that followed world war ii answers apex. In striving to enrich the lives of all readers, teachingbooks supports the first amendment and celebrates the right to read. This playful picture book introduces children to the richness of language through the concept of homophones. In the tradition of fred gwynnes a chocolate moose for dinner 1976 comes this comic tale replete with homophones.

Compiled by bitsy galaska, librarian robeson elementary center. Aunt ant is writing a letter to an antlered friend dear deer. Dear deer i like to begin this unit with the book dear deer by gene barretta. Theres the moose who loved mousse and ate eight bowls. How to teach homophones using homophones fill in the blank worksheet, students fill in the blank with the homophone from continue reading.

In dear deer, author gene barretta uses homophones in simple, sometimes silly sentences, placing the samesounding words into a context that clearly demonstrates their meaning and usage. The author, gene barretta, use homophones to make the book more fun and enjoyable for children to read. Theres the moose who loved mousse and ate eight bowls, and the whale who was allowed to wail aloudand thats just for starters. Find dear deer homophones lesson plans and teaching resources. Why do dear, deer sound the same even though they are completely different words. She speaks in homophones as she describes the quirky animal behavior she sees. Buy a discounted paperback of dear deer online from australias leading online bookstore. Dear deer is a childrens book that takes you through a letter from an ant to a deer.