Identifying Compound Words

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Middle School

Today's Lesson

• We will learn all about what compound words are.

• We will look at some examples of compound words together.

• We will practice finding cool compound words as a class.

• You will get to try finding compound words on your own.

• At the end, we will review everything that we have learned.

Learning Objectives

• We will be able to identify compound words in reading and writing.

• We will be able to explain how two smaller words create a new meaning.

Learning Objectives

• We will be able to identify compound words in reading and writing.

• We will be able to explain how two smaller words create a new meaning.

What are Compound Words?

• A compound word is made by joining two smaller words together.

• Each of the smaller words has its very own meaning.

• When put together, the new word has a completely new meaning.

• For example, "tooth" + "brush" = "toothbrush," a brush for your teeth.

• We find them by looking for two small words inside a bigger word.

I Do: Example 1

• Our example word is sunflower.

• First, we look for two smaller words: "sun" and "flower".

• Do "sun" and "flower" make sense on their own? Yes, they do!

• We put the two meanings together: a flower that loves the sun.

• So, sunflower is a compound word made from "sun" and "flower".

Open Ended

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We Do: Let's Practice Together

• Let's explore the word raincoat together as a team.

• Turn and talk: What two small words are inside 'raincoat'?

• Do both of the smaller words have their own meanings?

• How does 'rain' + 'coat' tell us what a raincoat is for?

• Give a thumbs up if you believe 'raincoat' is a compound word.

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