compound words
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Compound
Words
CompoundWords
The dog ran into his doghouseCompound words are words formed by two
smaller words.
doghousemeaning: house for a dog
Compound WordsOther compound words:
barnyard birthday
What compound words can you think of?
Compound WordsStephen used the quilt to make
superhero capes.
Identify the two smaller words:
super: extraordinary
hero: brave person
superhero: a brave person with extraordinary powers
Compound WordsNew York City wasn’t at all like her
hometown in Russia.Decode:
hometownhome: a place where someone lives
town: a small community
New York wasn’t at all like the town she lived in when she was in Russia.
Compound Words
1. Copy these phrases from the board.
2. Underline any compound words.
3. Circle the smaller words within them.
4. Say the word to your partner.
5. Give its meaning.
A. farmhouse in Michigan
B. my aunt’s nightdress
C. birthday quilt
D. like a storybook
Compound Words
A. farmhouse in MichiganB. my aunt’s nightdress
C. birthday quiltD. like a storybook
What do each of these compound words mean?