In this compound words practice worksheet, students examine the 10 sentences that are missing part of a compound word. Students fill in the blanks with the appropriate words from the word bank.

In this grammar quiz worksheet, students read sentences and choose the ones that have hyphened or not hyphened words used correctly. Students answer 12 multiple choice questions.

In this recognizing open, closed, and hyphenated compound words activity, 6th graders read the words and write them using cursive writing. Students write 20 words.

The prefix, re- is the star of this basic language arts presentation. Learners are introduced to the prefix by reading a variety of words that use it. They discover that it means to do something again. As the PowerPoint goes on, learners...

In this plural nouns worksheet, students learn rules about plural nouns and then correct noun errors in a three paragraphs through adding 's,' and add apostrophe's to incorrect sentences. Students also read about possessive pronouns and...

Students examine vocabulary words pertaining to the physical and personal characteristics of self, family, and others. They pronounce the vocabulary words and determine comparative adjectives for the words that are polite. They write...

In this adjectives and adverbs worksheet, students learn the correct use of "bad" and "badly". Students correct the word usage in 10 sentences.

Fifty prompts make up a crossword puzzle that challenges scholars to show what they know about the U.S. Constitution. 

Students develop of list of different travel options and evaluate the schedules for these forms of transportation. Working individually, students interpret the schedules for local forms of transportation. They also list the pros and...

High schoolers determine which healthy foods comprise a well balanced meal. Using a checklist, students classify foods as healthy or unhealthy. This lesson is intended for high schoolers acquiring English.

In these compound nouns worksheets, students read the sentences and then circle the compound noun within each sentence. Students complete 30 sentences.

This slideshow lesson focuses on compound words; it defines the term, provides a list of examples of both hyphenated and non-hyphenated compound words, explains the rules for when to hyphenate them, and provides examples. It also...

Learn about the three kinds of compound words, closed compounds, hyphenated compounds, and open compounds. This tutorial offers an easy way to figure out when to hyphenate compound words if you cannot find the compound in the dictionary....

This video [0:48) discusses how hyphens indicate specific nouns from compound words. Without them, they could refer to completely different things! Know when and how to use them.

This Grammarly Handbook resource provides information about how to interpret the meanings of compound words and how to use them correctly in writing. Examples are provided with different types of compound words: open compound words,...

An explanation and examples of hyphenated compound words.

Check out this extensive website focused on compound words. Find out how they are used in writing. Don't miss out on this informative site.

This site provides information on various uses for the hyphen with an emphasis on dividing words at the end of a line. For additional information, click on the link "Compound Words."

A reader's theater script for Andrew Clements' children's book, Double Trouble in Walla Walla, is provided on these pages. Seven character roles are needed in this performance that is filled with nonsense words.

This multimedia tutorial focuses on hyphens; it defines hyphenation, lists uses, provides examples, discusses hyphenation errors, and provides a 7-sentence quiz in text format. It offers two YouTube videos: the first explains when to use...

An interactive exercise consisting of a paragraph with forty uses of compound nouns and modifiers. Students decide if each compound is written correctly or incorrectly.

Do you know when to use hyphens? Here's a resource that lists when to use hyphens in adjectives, in compound numbers, after prefixes, and in between line breaks with examples of each.

This slideshow lesson focuses on hyphening words in line wrapping; it defines hyphens and line wrapping and gives the purpose of line wrapping. It explains where to place the hyphens, hyphenating rules for line wrapping, computer line...

This resource presents an explanation of the difference between a dash and a hyphen. Discusses the difference between an "n" and "m" dash and how to form each using a word processor.