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Compound Words at the Beach

Use the meanings of two small words to figure out the meaning of compound words, with a sunny beach theme.

Grade 2ELAInteractive · Printable

Aligned toL.2.4.d

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  • Single worksheet
  • Auto-graded online
  • 1 Common Core standard
  • Printable answer key
  • 11 questions
  • Classroom-ready

Details

Format
Interactive · Printable
Grade
Grade 2
Subject
ELA
Question types
Fill in the blank, Multiple choice, Matching, Circle the answer, Sorting, Short answer

About this worksheet

What students practice

  • Students break a compound word into two smaller words.
  • Students use the meanings of two words to predict the meaning of a compound word.
  • Students tell compound words from words that are not compound.

How to use

Read the example at the top of the first section aloud. Let students say each compound word as two small words before choosing an answer.

Curriculum

Common Core standard covered

L.2.4.d

Use the meanings of the individual words to predict the meaning of a compound word, such as birdhouse or bookshelf.

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Compound Words at the Beach

Use two small words to work out a big word.

Two words make one

A compound word is one word made from two smaller words. Example: bird + house = birdhouse.

1.
Put the two words together. Write the new word.

sea + shell =  

2.
Kai builds a sandcastle. What is a sandcastle?
  • A. a castle in the sea
  • B. a bucket full of sand
  • C. a castle made of sand
  • D. a shop that sells sand
3.
Read the sentence. Underline the TWO compound words.

Minaputonhersunhatandgrabbedhersunscreen.

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