Form compound words

Learning Objectives Define the term 'compound word' in their own words. Identify the two smaller words that make up a given compound word. Combine two individual words to form a new, correct compound word. Explain how the meanings of the two smaller words contribute to the meaning of the new compound word. Use at least three different compound words correctly in their own sentences. Distinguish between a real compound word and a simple combination of two words. What do a ladybug 🐞 and a pancake 🥞 have in common? They are both 'super words' made of two smaller words squished together! In this lesson, you'll become a word builder! We will learn how to find small words hiding inside bigger words and how to combine words to make new ones. Learning abo...

TermDefinitionExample WordA single unit of language that has its own meaning.The word 'cat' means a small, furry animal. Compound WordA longer word that is made by joining two smaller words together.The word 'sunflower' is made from 'sun' and 'flower'. Base WordsThe two smaller words that are used to build a compound word. Each base word can stand on its own.In the word 'doghouse', the base words are 'dog' and 'house'. MeaningWhat a word represents or tells us.The meaning of 'bookshelf' is a shelf for holding books. Closed Compound WordA compound word where the two base words are joined together with no space in between.'Basketball' is a closed compound word, not 'basket ball'.

The Word + Word Formula Word 1 + Word 2 = Compound Word To form a compound word, you take one complete word and add another complete word right after it with no space. Both small words must make sense on their own. The New Meaning Rule Meaning of Word 1 + Meaning of Word 2 ≈ New Meaning The new compound word has its own meaning, which is usually a combination of the two smaller words. Thinking about the small words helps you guess the big word's meaning. For example, a 'treehouse' is a house in a tree.