1. Once There Was a Lady… (Bug)
By Kathy Isom
Second Grade

2. We already know… Antonyms: words with opposite meanings hot cold
Synonyms: words with same meanings
chilly cold
Homonyms: words with same sound but different meanings
dear deer

3. Let’s learn a new kind of word!
Compound Words

4. WHY? WHY? WHY? Compound Words are everywhere!
You use compound words when you write!
You see them when you read!

5. ladybug This is a Compound Word!
Put together 2 words to create a new word.
lady bug = ladybug

6. Helpful Hint + = lady + bug = ladybug
If you can draw a picture for each word, then it’s a great compound word. + =
lady bug = ladybug

7. More Compound Words: Sun + shine  sunshine Sun + rise  sunrise
Cow + girl  cowgirl
Cow + boy  cowboy

8. Using 3 words, create two compound words:
You try it
Using 3 words, create two compound words:
bell, door, knob 
fish, gold, star 
ball, flake, snow
doorbell OR doorknob
goldfish OR starfish
snowball OR snowflake

9. You did it!
You're a
super...(star)!

10. CREDITS Brandon Thacker: Powerpoint Instructor
Dianne Smith: Powerpoint Instructor
Powerpoint Beginning Handout
Once There Was a Bull…(Frog) by Rick Wallon
Core Curriculum Language Arts #