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Lesson Plan

Compound Charades

This lesson includes a bunch of activities to help students learn about compound words. Your second-graders will love guessing and illustrating compound words in this colorful lesson plan!
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Learning Objectives

Students will be able to decipher the meanings of basic compound words.

Introduction

(5 minutes)
  • Write the title of the book Thumbtacks, Earwax, Lipstick, Dipstick on the board.
  • Ask for a volunteer to read the words.
  • Ask students to look for patterns or similarities between the words. Give them each 30 seconds to discuss with a partner or group.