ClassX Video Lessons Youtube Channel Awnie's House ☀️ Kids Book Read Aloud: DEER ANT NATALIE Homophone Fun! by Carey Dean Potash and Julia Edwards
Hello, my reading friends! It’s Annie, and I’m so happy we can read together today. Are you ready for a fun story? Do you know what homophones are? Homophones are words that sound the same but have different meanings and spellings. In this story, we’ll meet a boy named Carrie who writes a very funny letter to his Aunt Natalie from summer camp. Because of his spelling mistakes, the letter says some silly things he didn’t mean to say. Let’s have fun with homophones as we read!
Written by: Carrie Dean Podes
Illustrated by: Julia Edwards
Dear Aunt Natalie,
Today at camp, we had a barbecue. The burgers were tasty, just like Dad’s, but a little bit meatier. The nights have been fun; we sit around the campfire telling ghost stories and sharing strange tales. My hair has grown very long since I’ve been here. I’m thinking of coloring it blue, purple, or pink, or maybe I’ll do something completely different with my hair.
Do you remember the summer I forgot to bring underwear to camp? Well, don’t worry, this time I remembered to pack several pairs. Speaking of not having underwear, I jumped in the lake yesterday, and my bathing suit slipped right off. I was bare! Oh, and as you might imagine, the lake was chilly. Tomorrow morning, we are waking up very early to see if we can spot a snowy owl. I sure hope I find one! Last time, I looked in the trees, but I saw none. William, one of the counselors, warned that when you see none in the trees, it’s usually a bad sign. At that moment, a wild boar picked up our scent and chased us through the forest.
To make matters worse, the bus we took from our campsite got a flat tire on the way home, so we had to call a tow truck. Woohoo! Camp has been intense! On Friday, we have our first movie night of the summer. It’s called “Vampire Dad.” It’s about a vampire dad and his vampire son and all of the crazy adventures they go on. Have you seen it? Did you know there’s only one way to defeat a vampire? It’s with a stake! I hope my bunkmate Sam decides to go to the movie with me. He’s been very sad and homesick. He spends most of his nights looking at photos from home.
Did I mention I won the pie-eating contest? I broke the camp record for most pies ever eaten! The camp newspaper put my incredible feat on the front page. I asked my counselor when you and Mom can visit me at camp, and he told me which day would be best. Well, I’d love to write more, but we have another big day tomorrow. I better get ready for bed. I’m so excited that we get to see each other on Sunday!
Your loving nephew,
Carrie Dean
As you can tell from our story, it’s important to know the correct spelling to get across the message you want to send. Homophones can be tricky, but they can also be a lot of fun! For example, “bare” means without clothes, and “bear” is a big furry animal. They sound the same but mean different things. I hope you enjoyed our story today! See you next time!
Homophone Hunt: Go on a homophone hunt around your home or classroom. Look for objects or pictures and think of homophones that sound like their names. For example, if you see a “flower,” think of the homophone “flour.” Write down as many pairs as you can find and share them with your friends or family. Can you come up with a funny sentence using one of your homophone pairs?
Homophone Art: Create a drawing or a collage that includes a pair of homophones. For example, draw a “knight” in shining armor and a “night” sky with stars. Use your imagination to make your artwork as creative as possible. Once you’re done, explain your artwork to someone and tell them about the homophones you used.
Story Time Switch: With a friend or family member, take turns telling a short story. Each time you use a word that has a homophone, switch it with its homophone and see how funny or silly the story becomes. For example, instead of saying “I rode my bike,” you might say “I rode my bight.” How does the story change? Can you guess the original words?
Sure! Here’s a sanitized version of the transcript:
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Hello, my reading friends! It’s Annie, and I’m so glad we get to read together today. Are you ready for a story? Do you know what homophones are? Homophones are words that sound the same but have different meanings and spellings. In this story, we’ll meet a boy named Carrie who writes his aunt a very confusing letter from summer camp. Because of his misspellings, his letter takes on a whole different meaning than he intended. Let’s have fun with homophones as we read!
**Dear Aunt Natalie**
Written by Carrie Dean Podes
Illustrated by Julia Edwards
Dear Aunt Natalie,
Today at camp, we had a barbecue. The burgers were good, like Dad’s, only a little meatier. The nights have been fun; we sit around the campfire telling ghost stories and sharing strange tales. My hair has gotten very long since I’ve been here. I’m thinking of coloring it blue, purple, or pink, or maybe I’ll do something completely different with my hair.
Do you remember the summer I forgot to bring underwear to camp? Well, don’t worry, this time I remembered to pack several pairs. Speaking of not having underwear, I jumped in the lake yesterday, and my bathing suit slipped right off. I was bare! Oh, and as you might imagine, the lake was chilly. Tomorrow morning, we are waking up very early to see if we can spot a snowy owl. I sure hope I find one! Last time, I looked in the trees, but I saw none. William, one of the counselors, warned that when you see none in the trees, it’s usually a bad sign. At that moment, a wild boar picked up our scent and chased us through the forest.
To make matters worse, the bus we took from our campsite got a flat tire on the way home, so we had to call a tow truck. Woohoo! Camp has been intense! On Friday, we have our first movie night of the summer. It’s called “Vampire Dad.” It’s about a vampire dad and his vampire son and all of the crazy adventures they go on. Have you seen it? Did you know there’s only one way to defeat a vampire? It’s with a stake! I hope my bunkmate Sam decides to go to the movie with me. He’s been very sad and homesick. He spends most of his nights looking at photos from home.
Did I mention I won the pie-eating contest? I broke the camp record for most pies ever eaten! The camp newspaper put my incredible feat on the front page. I asked my counselor when you and Mom can visit me at camp, and he told me which day would be best. Well, I’d love to write more, but we have another big day tomorrow. I better get ready for bed. I’m so excited that we get to see each other on Sunday!
Your loving nephew,
Carrie Dean
As you can tell from our story, it’s important to know the correct spelling to get across the message you want to send. I hope you enjoyed our story today! See you next time!
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