It's taken a lot of time to make each one, but it's completely worth it. Each time I create a new anchor chart, the kids thoroughly enjoy them! Therefore, so do I.
And guys?
My kids regularly reference them.
It's such a good thing to ask my students a question, or have them completing an activity, and see them turn around, look at the chart behind them, and confidently go on about their way. It makes me feel so good; them the same. Win, win. :)
Recently, we've heavily discussed homonyms. This can be very confusing for students and generally makes them have to (really!) think before they answer. I like to create catchy, memorable anchor charts, too, because I want my students to be able to visualize them even when they're not there.
Homographs Anchor Chart
Thought process behind this anchor chart :: I teach my students that homographs, as represented by a graph, are things that you can see the similarities in (spelling), like a graph.
I have to admit; not only are they a helpful classroom resource, but they also pretty up my "window wall" (wall of windows). That makes me think...I should get a picture of ALL anchor charts together on the window wall. I even recently (you're going to think I'm nuts!) divided up the sections into Word Study anchor charts & Reading/Comprehension Skills anchor charts. Crazy? Maybe. But, it makes it easier for my students to reference. :)
Because of these confusing word relationships, I've created so many matching, sorting, hands-on activities for my students to constantly work with. Here's one:
{Click here to download the Homonyms Word Sort Activity.}
Tell me: what do you find most challenging for your students to differentiate between?
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