We already Know… Let’s Review We already Know…  Antonyms: hotcold  Synonyms: cold chilly  Homophones: deer dear Words with opposite meanings Words that mean the same Words that sound the same but have different meanings Let's play a game

Let’s learn a new kind of word!!! COMPOUND WORDS!!

What is a compound word? Compound words are single words that are made up from two other words. For example, the word "butterfly" is made from the two words "butter" and "fly".

Purpose Students need to learn about compound words so that they know how to read them when they find them in books and in print.

Why do we need to know about compound words? Compound words are EVERYWHERE!! Compound words are EVERYWHERE!! You can use compound words when you write! You can use compound words when you write! You see them when you read, which, in turn, makes you stronger readers. You see them when you read, which, in turn, makes you stronger readers.

Who likes? Pancakes? Did you know that pancakes is a compound word that originated in Europe. Many of the compound words that you are familiar with originated in other countries. Bullfights originated in Spain. Meatballs originated in Italy.

Let’s Practice!! paint butter lip wind gentle shield man cup brush stick

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Cloudy With a Chance of Meatballs Click on link below and listen to the audiobook of “Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs” List as many compound words as you see Click below: m/watch?v=olO73t4kf9E

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New and Exciting Compound Words from the Book

Let’s Sum Up What is a compound word? How would you test a word in order to see if it is a compound word? What do you notice about compound words? What would happen if you couldn’t draw a picture for both words in a compound word? How can you recognize a compound word? What are some compound words that you found?

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