Putting word parts together to make compound words is like working on a puzzle; when two pieces fit together, you know! Invite learners to work with word puzzle pieces to create 12 different compound words. They record their findings on a separate page, which is included.

Concepts

compound words, word parts, word structure, Vocabulary, spelling, morphemes

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Additional Tags

english language arts

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Instructional Ideas

• Print the puzzle pieces on card stock and laminate them if desired to extend the life
• Play as a class before sending pupils off to work with a partner or individually
• Add this activity into an already existing unit on compound words

Classroom Considerations

• The final step of the activity is teacher evaluation; while it's not exactly clear what this means, it could constitute reviewing each word with the class or collecting the record pages and grading them, among other things

Pros

• It comes with a blank page of puzzle pieces that you can use to add compound words to the activity
• The puzzle pieces are nice and big and will be easy for young hands to move around

Cons

• None

Common Core

L.2.4.a L.2.4.d L.3.4.a