Easily Confused Words - There, Their and They're - PowerPoint

English Teaching Resources offer a comprehensive PowerPoint lesson aimed at clarifying the usage of the homophones "there," "their," and "they're," which are often confused due to their similar pronunciation. The objective of the lesson is to enable students to distinguish between these words and use them correctly in various contexts. The word "there" references a location, "their" indicates possession, and "they're" is a contraction of "they are." Examples are provided to illustrate the correct application of each word, such as "There are freckles on Sarah’s nose," "Their hands and feet were frozen," and "They’re going to be late again."

The lesson includes interactive activities where students are tasked with selecting the appropriate word to complete sentences, thereby practising their understanding of the correct usage. Additionally, there are exercises for peer assessment, where students exchange work and score each other's use of the homophones, offering comments or suggestions for improvement. This peer review process helps to reinforce learning and encourages students to critically evaluate their own and others' work. The plenary session allows for reflection on the number of correct answers and discussion of any mistakes made, facilitating a deeper understanding of why certain errors occur. To further engage students, the lesson concludes with a game designed to test their knowledge of "there," "their," and "they're" in a fun and interactive way.