There, They're, Their...

No worries, it's just another grammar lesson.  But this is one that, as I explained to my students, confuses some of the smartest adults I know.

Homophones can be tricky, especially for young students who struggle with Language Arts skills or have a weak foundation.  Most of these students rely on the "it doesn't sound right" method of determining word choice, structure and other basic grammatical elements of sentences. 

When it sounds the same but has a different definition and function, it's time to examine what each word means, how it is spelled and when and how it is used.

Enter our first lesson, that works in conjunction with Personal Pronouns: "There, They're, Their."

For this lesson we turn to some old school fundamentals:
Board Work
Worksheets
Drills
Memorization Exercises

Check back for samples of our "There, They're Their" activities and an update on how the class performs when test time arrives.

What are your tips for foundational grammar lessons?

Game Time! 
For a related topic (great for the older students in the class), check out this online Memory Game for common homonyms.