The Sounds of Language · Term 2

Exploring Compound Words

Understanding how two smaller words combine to form a new word with a new meaning.

Key Questions

  1. Analyze how the meaning of a compound word relates to its individual parts.
  2. Construct new compound words from a given list of simple words.
  3. Explain why understanding compound words can help with vocabulary development.

ACARA Content Descriptions

AC9E1LA07
Year: Year 1
Subject: English
Unit: The Sounds of Language
Period: Term 2

Suggested Methodologies

Concept Mapping

Build visual maps of concept relationships

20–40 min

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Think-Pair-Share

Individual reflection, then partner discussion, then class share-out

10–20 min

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