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Compound Words

Subject: Language Arts
Grade Level: 1

I. TOPIC: Compound words

II. OBJECTIVES:

Content objectives:
- Students will be able to locate compound words from newspaper articles.
- Students will be able to break the words into two parts.
- Students will draw pictures of the two words that make up the compound.

Language objectives:
- Students will say out loud the compound words they have found.
- Students will share with the class their word and what they have drawn.

III. SUNSHINE STATE STANDARDS:

LA.A.1.1.2- identifies words and constructs meaning from text, illustrations, graphics, and charts using the strategies of phonics, word structure, and context clues.

LA.A.2.1.3- reads for information to use in performing a task and learning a new task.

LA.C.1.1.1- listens for a variety of informational purposes, including curiosity, pleasure, getting directions, performing tasks, solving problems, and following rules.

LA.C.3.1.1- speaks clearly and at a volume audible in large or small-group settings, LA.D.2.1.4- knows the various types of mass media(including billboards, newspapers, radio, and television).

VA.B.1.1.3- knows a variety of purposes for creating works of art.

IV. MATERIALS: Newspaper; Construction paper; Crayons

V. TEACHING PROCEDURES:

A. Introduction: Teacher would begin by placing the word doorbell on the board and say Ding Dong. Teacher would then ask the students what the word is. Once they have told me and broken the word apart, Teacher will draw a picture of a door and a picture of a bell on the board. Teacher will tell the students it is their turn to look for compound words in the paper and do the same.

B. Developmental Procedures: Students will skim the newspaper for compound words. They will choose 5 that they like the most. They will break the compound into the two words that make it up. They will draw a picture of the two words and color them. Questions to ask: How did you know it was a compound? How can you use the newspaper to search for compounds? How can a picture help to determine what a word is?

C. Closure: Teacher will have each student share with the class the compound words they chose and show the pictures they have drawn to accompany the word.

VI. LESSON EVALUATION: Teacher would evaluate the students by walking around to make sure they understand the concept of a compound word. If not, Teacher will stop and teach a mini-lesson. If the students are getting the concept down, Teacher will evaluate based on what they share in class and placing a checkmark for completing the assignment. This is a fun way to work with compounds and become familiar with the newspaper as well.

VII. ESOL STRATEGIES: 10-demonstration, 11-representation, 13-utilization, 15-introduction, 17-samples, 19-directions, 21-vocabulary, 25-visuals, 46-hands-on, 61-preparation

Stacey Wexler
Stetson University

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