English // Phonics & Word Reading
Compound Words
Recognise and spell compound words by identifying the two component words that combine to form a single word
Quick check
Can the learner look at a word like 'sunshine' or 'football' and spot the two smaller words hiding inside it?
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Topic // Mastery
What mastery looks like
What a learner can do once this topic is secure.
- Identify the two words in a compound (e.g. 'sunshine' = 'sun' + 'shine')
- Spell compound words by combining known words
- Create compound words from given word pairs
Topic // Map
Where this fits
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- HelpfulHelps, but not essential
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2 topicsPhonics & Word Reading // Ages 4 to 7
Blending supports reading compound words
- SyllablesHelpful
Phonics & Word Reading // Ages 5 to 6
Syllable awareness helps with compound words
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Compound Words
Ages 5 to 8 // Concept
Leads to
1 topic- Hyphens in Prefixed WordsRequired
Grammar & Punctuation // Ages 10 to 11
Using hyphens in compound modifiers builds on understanding how two component words can combine to create a single compound word
Topic // Standards
Curriculum standards
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- Common Core State Standards for English Language Arts & Literacy in History/Social Studies, Science, and Technical Subjects
- L.2.4d
- The national curriculum in England: Key stages 1 and 2 framework document
- Eng_App1_Y1_54
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