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Forming Words

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Young readers observe some examples on the board to show them what they are to do to form compound words and to form words by putting together the first part of the word with the last part. They practice the concept by completing the worksheet independently.

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compound words, word endings, suffixes, inflectional endings

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compound words, word endings, english language arts
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Grade
1st - 4th
Subjects
English Language Arts
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For Teacher Use
Duration
45 mins
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Skills Practice
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