Commonly Confused Homophones with Baby Animals Its and

Today, with the help of some absolutely adorable, super cute baby animals, you will learn how to use five sets of commonly confused homophones correctly. Seriously, could this puppy be any cuter? Created by Rachel Lynette copyright © 2011

Now it’s time to learn about the homophones: then and than. The word “then” indicates an event in time. Examples The kitten woke up, then it stretched. Then the kitten wanted to play! Created by Rachel Lynette copyright © 2011

The word “than” indicates comparison Examples The ball is smaller than the kitten. I

Your Turn On your paper or white board, fill in the blanks with then or than 1. The big kitten is darker _____ the small one. 2. ______ Then the kittens scampered away. 3. Do your homework first, _____ then you can play with the kittens. Created by Rachel Lynette copyright © 2011

More Practice Fill in the blanks with then or than. 4. If you pet the kitten, _____ it will purr. then 5. Our kitten is much cuter _____ than our goldfish. 6. My food tastes better than the kitten’s food. _____ Created by Rachel Lynette copyright © 2011

This sample has included just one of the six sets of homophones. The other five are structured the same way (with definitions and practice slides). There is a different baby animal for each set of words. There a total of 32 slides in the complete product. Want more practice with these same six commonly confused homophones? Check out: Commonly confused homophone worksheets Here is a link to my Tp. T Store. You will find products on critical and creative thinking, literature, nonfiction, math, spelling, grammar, and more. I also have many free products. “Like” my page on facebook to learn about frequent freebies, sales, and special offers. (links work in slideshow mode) Created by Rachel Lynette copyright © 2011