Grade Level: 2nd Grade

Unit Title: Compound Words

Unit Duration: 2 weeks

Unit Overview: In this unit, students will learn about compound words and how they are formed. They will explore different types of compound words and practice identifying them in texts. Students will also create their own compound words and use them in sentences.

Unit Objectives:

1. Students will be able to define what a compound word is.
2. Students will be able to identify compound words in texts.
3. Students will be able to create their own compound words and use them in sentences.
4. Students will be able to differentiate between closed, open, and hyphenated compound words.

Lesson 1: Introduction to Compound Words

Objective: Students will be able to define what a compound word is.

Materials: Chart paper, markers, compound word cards

Procedure:

1. Begin by asking students if they have ever heard of a compound word. Write their responses on chart paper.
2. Explain that a compound word is made up of two or more words that are put together to make a new word.
3. Show students examples of compound words using the compound word cards.
4. Have students work in pairs to create their own compound words and share them with the class.

Lesson 2: Identifying Compound Words

Objective: Students will be able to identify compound words in texts.

Materials: Compound word worksheet, pencils, texts with compound words

Procedure:

1. Begin by reviewing what a compound word is.
2. Distribute the compound word worksheet to students.
3. Have students read through the texts and identify the compound words.
4. Review the answers as a class.

Lesson 3: Types of Compound Words

Objective: Students will be able to differentiate between closed, open, and hyphenated compound words.

Materials: Chart paper, markers, compound word cards

Procedure:

1. Begin by reviewing what a compound word is.
2. Explain that there are different types of compound words: closed, open, and hyphenated.
3. Show examples of each type of compound word using the compound word cards.
4. Have students work in pairs to create their own examples of each type of compound word and share them with the class.

Lesson 4: Creating Compound Words

Objective: Students will be able to create their own compound words and use them in sentences.

Materials: Chart paper, markers, compound word cards

Procedure:

1. Begin by reviewing what a compound word is.
2. Have students work in pairs to create their own compound words and write them on chart paper.
3. Have students use their compound words in sentences and share them with the class.
4. As a class, create a story using the compound words.

Assessment:

Students will be assessed on their ability to identify compound words in texts, create their own compound words, and use them in sentences. The teacher will use a rubric to assess student understanding and participation throughout the unit.