In this objective, children will learn how to combine bases and stems to build compound words. Over three 20-minute lessons, they will:

Build a variety of compound words Investigate specific bases that can attach to more than one other base to build a range of compound words Recognise where compound words can be built from stems as well as bases Use reasoning skills to identify and explain which words are compound words Recognise that some compound word can function as adjectives Develop an understanding that compound words can be built from two stems such as the words 'groundskeeper' and 'babysitter' Know that compound words can be closed, open, or hyphenated Learn that compound words can also be formed with Greek and Latin bases Engage in practical games to reinforce learning

Resources included:

Editable PowerPoint covering three lessons (20 minutes each) Three suggested lesson plans Supporting worksheets A range of practical activities including a compounds words advert task and castle map task Optional homework tasks ...