Investigating compound words
I can spell compound words.
Investigating compound words
I can spell compound words.
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Lesson details
Key learning points
- Compound words are two or three existing words that join together to make one word.
- Compound words are most often nouns.
- Compound words have a new meaning, which is often linked to the meaning of the root word.
- How to spell the curriculum words: enough, naughty and forwards.
Keywords
Noun - a naming word for people, places or things
Compound word - two or more words joined together
Common misconception
Pupils might assume any combination of words they create forms a compound word.
Look at some non-examples such as 'starwhere' and 'somefish' to teach them that not every combination makes a compound word.
To help you plan your year 4 english lesson on: Investigating compound words, download all teaching resources for free and adapt to suit your pupils' needs...
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Starter quiz
6 Questions
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boots
time
tank
room
Exit quiz
6 Questions
stairs
side
keeper
fish