Tuesday, November 25, 2008

Writing - Compound Words

A compound word is one that has two parts to it. Think of the word "pancake." That's a compound word made by combining the terms "pan" and "cake." So why is it important to know about compound words? Well, like many of the things we've discussed, the more correct your words and writing are, the more effective you'll be in getting your ideas across to the reader!

Test your knowledge of compound words. Try this activity and see how you do! Did you know all of them? Did you know most of them? Pick out your favorite compound word from the activity and use it in a sentence.

11 comments:

Anonymous said...

It was easy and amusing.
Blue and berry.

Blueberries are so good for your health, especially for your eyes.


Michele T.

Anonymous said...

foot-ball
A game played by two teams of eleven players.
May freind took me to watch my first football match.

Anonymous said...

It was fun doing the compound words.

My son never put away his toolbox whenever he uses it.

Dorothea M.

Anonymous said...

That game was very fun to play to I got all them right .I have to go help my son cut the watermelon for dinner.tiffanyf

Anonymous said...

It was an easy play, but make me remind the compound words like door-bell

My son rang my neighbor's door-bell.

Adriana Wagner

Anonymous said...

Instead of a birthday cake, my son chose cupcakes instead.

- Maria Rodriguez - Trelles

Anonymous said...

Sun-burn

My friend got sunburn on her back.

Allison

Anonymous said...

It was easy because of the pictures!

I love blueberries!

-Judith B

Anonymous said...

Sun-burn

I got bad sunburn on the beach on Saturday.

Allison

Anonymous said...

Mail-box

I check my mail-box daily.

Deidra W.

Anonymous said...

It was fun. The word I choose is downstairs.

The master bedroom is located downstairs.