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Compound Words

Literacy / ELA2nd Grade

Join word parts to build eight compound words, split compound words into their two smaller words, use the parts to work out meanings, and find the compound words in a short story about a monsoon afternoon.

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Learning goal
I can join two small words to make a compound word and use the parts to work out what it means.
Level
Level 2 of 5 (Easy)
Learning path
Grade 2 vocabulary and word study, step 3 of 3
Teaching style
Guided practice. Clear steps: an example, then practice that builds to independence.
Ages and thinking
Ages 7–8 · Recall and practise · British spelling
Includes
Worksheet, clear instructions and an answer key for grown-ups
US standards
CCSS L.2.4d
National Curriculum in England
Year 2 · English: vocabulary, grammar and punctuation (nouns formed by compounding)
Australian Curriculum v9
Year 2 · English: AC9E2LY11
  • AC9E2LY11 spelling patterns and morphemes

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