In pairs, scholars draw cards, read the word, and identify its root. Learners place the card on a tree-themed worksheet to sort words by their roots.

Compound words are the focus objective of the instructional activity. Learners match the first and second part of each word that is written on index cards, along with the corresponding picture. Children develop 10 compound words that are...

Second graders demonstrate an understanding of compound words. They create a compound word with a partner. In addition, 2nd graders correctly use their compound word in a written sentence.