Exploring Hyphenated and Open Compound Words

Miss Hollingsworth introduces compound words, focusing on closed, hyphenated, and open types. She explains closed compound words like 'doghouse' and 'motorcycle', hyphenated ones like 'well-known', and open ones like 'ice cream'. The video includes examples and a class activity to identify and understand these word types.

What defines a closed compound word?

• Words with spaces in between

• Words connected by a hyphen

• A single word that can stand alone

• Two or more words combined without spaces

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CCSS.L.2.4D

Which of the following is an example of a closed compound word?

• Merry-go-round

• Doghouse

• Warm-blooded

• Ice cream

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CCSS.L.2.4D

What is unique about hyphenated compound words?

• They are used as adjectives before nouns

• They cannot be used in formal writing

• They are newer in the English language than other forms

• They always consist of three words

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CCSS.L.2.4D

Which example fits the definition of a hyphenated compound word?

• Teacup

• Cell phone

• Motorcycle

• Deep-fried

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CCSS.L.2.4D

What characterizes an open compound word?

• Always consists of three words

• Written as two separate words

• A hyphen connecting the words

• No spaces between words

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CCSS.L.2.4D

Which of the following is an open compound word?

• Rainbow

• Ice cream

• Bathtub

• Well-known

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CCSS.L.2.4D

What task are students asked to perform with hyphenated compound words?

• Draw pictures of them

• Write a paragraph using them

• Find words in a box

• Create new words

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CCSS.L.2.4D

What is the purpose of the exit ticket mentioned in the video?

• To list hyphenated or open compound words

• To check attendance

• To provide feedback on the lesson

• To list new vocabulary words

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How many types of compound words are discussed in the video?

• Two

• Three

• Four

• Five

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CCSS.L.2.4D

What are students supposed to do with open compound words in the class activity?

• Define them

• Create sentences

• Combine them into closed compound words

• Identify their meanings

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CCSS.L.2.4D