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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?