by Jessica Gagnon, McGill University
Cathy Hypolite, Mcgill University
Karolina Jadah, McGill University
What better way to learn about homophones than by using them in a comic strip made by students for students!
Teacher Introduction
Mr Bruzzese,
On our teacher page we would explain to the teachers that students should already be familiar with Kidspiration or Inspiration and that they can download it for free here. We would also suggest that students already be familiar with homophones; moreover, we would provide a list of homophones that they could give to their students. Some examples would be: blue & blew, son & sun, I & eye, where & wear, their, they're & there, here & hear, pause & paws, ant & aunt, eight & ate.
We would also remind teachers to make sure that all of their computers have internet access, as well as, a printer. They will need to keep in mind that the online comic creator program is offered for free, but unfortunately, does not have a save function. For that reason, teachers will need to ensure that they provide students with sufficient time to create their comics, as well as, print them.
This activity can also be modified many different ways.Teachers can give students specific homophones they see the students having trouble with, or allow students to choose their own. For an extra challenge, students can see how many homophones they can fit into one six frame comic while still having a storyline that makes sense. The possibilities are endless!