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Making Compound Words Worksheet

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  • L.2.4.D
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This interactive and printable worksheet, titled "Making Compound Words" is a learning activity designed to help children understand and create compound words. Compound words are formed by combining two or more words to create a new word with a distinct meaning. This worksheet provides a fun and engaging way for children to practice this essential language skill.

The worksheet presents a series of pictures, each representing a common object or concept. The task for the child is to identify the two words that make up the compound word corresponding to each picture. For example, the picture of a raindrop would prompt the child to create the compound word "raindrop."

What will your child learn through this worksheet?

  • Identifying and understanding the concept of compound words
  • Recognizing the individual words that make up compound words
  • Practicing the formation of compound words through a hands-on activity
  • Developing vocabulary and language skills

Learning Outcomes

Cognitive:

  • Demonstrate the ability to recognize and comprehend compound words
  • Apply knowledge of word formation to create new compound words

Psychomotor:

  • Develop fine motor skills by writing or drawing the compound words

Affective:

  • Foster a sense of confidence and accomplishment through successful completion of the worksheet
  • Develop a positive attitude towards language learning and exploration

Interpersonal/Social:

  • Engage in collaborative learning by discussing and sharing compound words with peers or family members

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compound words, language learning, vocabulary development, hands-on activity, cognitive skills, psychomotor skills, affective skills, interpersonal skills

Common Core Standards Covered

L.2.4
Determine or clarify the meaning of unknown and multiple-meaning words and phrases based on grade 2 reading and content, choosing flexibly from an array of strategies.
L.2.4.d
Use knowledge of the meaning of individual words to predict the meaning of compound words (e.g., birdhouse, lighthouse, housefly; bookshelf, notebook, bookmark).

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