Grade 3ELARTEKS 3.2B. (ii)

Grade 3 ELAR TEKS 3.2B. (ii):Homophones

Free, teacher-ready lessons and worksheets for Homophones in Grade 3 ELAR, fully aligned to Texas TEKS 3.2B. (ii).

Demonstrate and apply spelling knowledge by spelling homophones

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      TEKS 3.2B. (ii): Homophones

      • Homophones

        About this lesson

        Learning Target: I can identify, use, and explain the meaning of homophones in a text.

        Focuses On:

        • Identifying homophone pairs
        • Using homophones in context of a passage
        • Understanding the meaning of homophones

        Builds On:

        2.3D:

        Identify, use, and explain the meaning of antonyms, synonyms, idioms, and homographs in context

        Next Level:

        4.3D:

        Identify, use, and explain the meaning of homophones such as reign/rain

        Read More:

        This lesson is designed to support student understanding of homophone pairs. The lesson starts with a quick phonemic awareness activity followed by explicit instruction of homophones.


        The three instructional blocks within this lesson pinpoint the following skills: identifying homophones, using homophones, understanding the meaning of homophones. The first instructional block gives plentiful examples for teachers to work through with students. It helps them identify homophone pairs in sentences and passages.


        The second instructional block focuses on using homophones in a sentence or passage. This ensures students are able to choose the correct homophone based on the context.


        The final instructional block ensure students understand the meaning of various homophones.


        Passages are intentionally built throughout the lesson to support deeper understanding and put their learning into context. 

        Grade 3ELARTEKS 3.2B. (ii)

      Grade 3 ELAR TEKS Worksheets

      TEKS 3.2B. (ii): Homophones

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      • Antonyms

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      • Synonyms

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      • Idioms

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      • Homophones

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      • Homographs

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      • Skill Builder: Antonyms

        Grade 3ELARTEKS 3.2B. (ii)

      • Skill Builder: Synonyms

        Grade 3ELARTEKS 3.2B. (ii)

      • Skill Builder: Idioms

        Grade 3ELARTEKS 3.2B. (ii)

      • Skill Builder: Homophones

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      • Skill Builder: Homographs

        Grade 3ELARTEKS 3.2B. (ii)

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      How do you teach Homophones to 3rd graders?

      To teach Homophones to 3rd grade ELAR students, model the skill explicitly using rich mentor texts, then use guided practice before releasing students to read and write independently. TEKS 3.2B. (ii) asks students to demonstrate and apply spelling knowledge by spelling homophones. Crystal Instruction's free ClearLessons for 3.2B. (ii) walk through this progression with modeling, guided practice, and built-in checks for understanding, while the ClearSheets provide scaffolded practice. You can download both free on this page.

      What is 3.2B. (ii) in 3rd grade ELAR?

      TEKS 3.2B. (ii) is a 3rd grade ELAR standard for Homophones. It requires students to demonstrate and apply spelling knowledge by spelling homophones. It is part of the Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) for Grade 3 ELAR.

      Where can I find free TEKS 3.2B. (ii) lessons and worksheets?

      You can download free TEKS 3.2B. (ii) lessons and worksheets directly on this page — no login or account required. Crystal Instruction provides free PDF versions of our Homophones ClearLessons and ClearSheets for Grade 3 ELAR, and each one is also available as an interactive lesson inside the full Crystal Instruction platform.

      What skills are included in 3rd grade Homophones?

      TEKS 3.2B. (ii) (Homophones) covers the following 3rd grade ELAR skills: students learn to demonstrate and apply spelling knowledge by spelling homophones. Free resources for this standard include Homophones.

      How is TEKS 3.2B. (ii) assessed on STAAR?

      TEKS 3.2B. (ii) is eligible for assessment on the Texas STAAR test for Grade 3 ELAR. Every Crystal Instruction ClearSheet for 3.2B. (ii) is STAAR-aligned, and our ClearLessons are built to STAAR rigor using released STAAR test items — so students practice Homophones in the same format and level of difficulty they will see on the test.