Easily Confused Words - Were, We're and Where     This English teaching resource focuses on the near homophones 'were', 'we're' and 'where'. It is an ideal teaching aid when covering these easily confused words as mentioned in the English programme of study - Writing - transcription: Spelling.     Content includes: Definitions and examples of; 'were', 'where' and 'we're', Consolidation of understanding activity, Peer assessment task, One accompanying worksheet.     'Easily Confused Words - Were, We're and Where' can be used as a starter activity, incorporated into a lesson or developed into a lesson on wider spelling rules and homophones. 

<p>In an educational resource aimed at helping students distinguish between the words 'were', 'we're', and 'where', a worksheet presents a series of sentences with blanks for students to fill in. This worksheet is a practical tool for reinforcing the correct usage of these commonly confused words. Each sentence is designed to contextualise one of the three words, prompting learners to select the appropriate one based on grammatical structure and meaning.</p>

<p>The sentences range from simple queries about location, such as "Where is my coat?" to statements indicating actions or states of being, such as "We're going out for a while," and reflections on past events, like "Were you in the police force?" Through this exercise, students are encouraged to think critically about the differences in spelling and usage, enhancing their understanding of homophones and improving their overall command of English grammar and vocabulary.</p>

Were, We're and Where - Powerpoint

Easily Confused Words - Were, We're and Where - PowerPoint

Easily Confused Words - Were, We're and Where

English

Year 3

Year 4

Spelling, Punctuation and Grammar

Easily Confused Words - Were, We're and Where - Worksheet

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