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Grade 4 ELAR TEKS 4.3D:Homophones

Free, teacher-ready lessons and worksheets for Homophones in Grade 4 ELAR, fully aligned to Texas TEKS 4.3D.

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

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      TEKS 4.3D: Homophones

      • Identify and Use Homophones

        About this lesson

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

        Focuses On:

        • Identifying homophones used in a passage
        • Using homophones to complete sentences
        • Explaining the meaning of homophones used in a passage

        Builds On:

        3.3D

        Identify, use, and explain the meaning of antonyms, synonyms, idioms, homophones, and homographs in a text.

        Next Level:

        While there is not a direct connection to a 5th grade standard, using homophones correctly supports reading comprehension and writing in the upper grade levels.

        Read More:

        This lesson is designed to support student understanding of homophones. Students begin by completing sentences with the correct contractions and using context clues to determine the meaning of words.


        The two instructional blocks in this lesson focus on identifying and using homophones and explaining the meaning of homophones as they are used in a text.


        In the first instructional block student identify homophones that are used in a variety of texts. Students also will practicing using the correct homophone to complete paragraphs and longer passages.


        In the second instructional block students determine the meaning of homophones as they are used in a passage.


        Passages are intentionally built throughout the lesson to support deeper understanding and allow students to practice the skill in context.

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      Grade 4 ELAR TEKS Worksheets

      TEKS 4.3D: Homophones

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      • Spelling Homophones

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      • Identify and Use Homophones

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      • Skill Builder: Spelling Homophones

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      How do you teach Homophones to 4th graders?

      To teach Homophones to 4th grade ELAR students, model the skill explicitly using rich mentor texts, then use guided practice before releasing students to read and write independently. TEKS 4.3D asks students to identify, use, and explain the meaning of homophones such as reign/rain. Crystal Instruction's free ClearLessons for 4.3D 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 4.3D in 4th grade ELAR?

      TEKS 4.3D is a 4th grade ELAR standard for Homophones. It requires students to identify, use, and explain the meaning of homophones such as reign/rain. It is part of the Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) for Grade 4 ELAR.

      Where can I find free TEKS 4.3D lessons and worksheets?

      You can download free TEKS 4.3D 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 4 ELAR, and each one is also available as an interactive lesson inside the full Crystal Instruction platform.

      What skills are included in 4th grade Homophones?

      TEKS 4.3D (Homophones) covers the following 4th grade ELAR skills: students learn to identify, use, and explain the meaning of homophones such as reign/rain. Free resources for this standard include Identify and Use Homophones .

      How is TEKS 4.3D assessed on STAAR?

      TEKS 4.3D is eligible for assessment on the Texas STAAR test for Grade 4 ELAR. Every Crystal Instruction ClearSheet for 4.3D 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.