Title: Compound Words

Introduction: A compound word is formed when two words are joined to make a new word. Each component of a compound word has a meaning by itself. When the two words are put together, the meaning of the new word has to contain elements of both. Some compound words are directional, such as "downstairs" or "inside," while others may be composed of two nouns such as "cupboard" or airplane."

Directions: In today’s activity we are asked to identify and match words that if combined together will form compound words. Make sure to join together the two most appropriate words possible or the exercise may not work. Be sure to print your results when you finish.