Once There Was a Lady… (Bug) By Kathy Isom Second Grade
We already know… Antonyms: words with opposite meanings hot cold Synonyms: words with same meanings chilly cold Homonyms: words with same sound but different meanings dear deer
Let’s learn a new kind of word! Compound Words
WHY? WHY? WHY? Compound Words are everywhere! You use compound words when you write! You see them when you read!
ladybug This is a Compound Word! Put together 2 words to create a new word. lady + bug = ladybug
Helpful Hint + = lady + bug = ladybug If you can draw a picture for each word, then it’s a great compound word. + = lady + bug = ladybug
More Compound Words: Sun + shine sunshine Sun + rise sunrise Cow + girl cowgirl Cow + boy cowboy
Using 3 words, create two compound words: You try it Using 3 words, create two compound words: bell, door, knob fish, gold, star ball, flake, snow doorbell OR doorknob goldfish OR starfish snowball OR snowflake
You did it! You're a super...(star)!
CREDITS Brandon Thacker: Powerpoint Instructor Dianne Smith: Powerpoint Instructor Powerpoint Beginning Handout Once There Was a Bull…(Frog) by Rick Wallon Core Curriculum Language Arts #402-0301