Once There Was a
Lady… (Bug)
By Kathy Isom
Second Grade
We already know…
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Antonyms: words with opposite meanings
hot
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Synonyms: words with same meanings
chilly
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cold
cold
Homonyms: words with same sound but
different meanings
dear deer
Let’s learn a new kind of word!
WHY? WHY? WHY?
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Compound Words are everywhere!
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You use compound words when you
write!
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You see them when you read!
ladybug
This is a Compound Word!
Put together 2 words to create a new word.
lady
+
bug
=
ladybug
Helpful Hint
If you can draw a picture for each word, then
it’s a great compound word.
+
lady
+
=
bug
=
ladybug
More Compound Words:
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Sun + shine  sunshine
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Sun + rise  sunrise
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Cow + girl  cowgirl
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Cow + boy  cowboy
You try it
Using 3 words, create two compound words:
•bell, door, knob 
•fish, gold, star

•ball, flake, snow
doorbell OR doorknob
goldfish OR starfish
snowball OR snowflake
You did it!
CREDITS
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Brandon Thacker: Powerpoint
Instructor
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Dianne Smith: Powerpoint
Instructor
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Powerpoint Beginning Handout
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Once There Was a Bull…(Frog)
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Core Curriculum Language
Arts #402-0301
by Rick Wallon