Use Meanings of Individual Words to Determine the Meaning of a Compound Word: CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.L.2.4.D - Common Core: 2nd Grade English Language Arts

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Bookshelf

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This compound word is made up of two words "book" and "shelf". A shelf is a flat piece of wood to put things on. Therefore, a "bookshelf" is a place to put books.

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Birdhouse

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This compound word is made up of two words "bird" and "house". A house is a place where things live. Therefore, a "birdhouse" is a place where birds live.

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Snowman

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This compound word is made up of two words "snow" and "man". Therefore, a "snowman" is a man made out of snow.

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Rowboat

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This compound word is made up of two words: row and boat. A rowboat is a boat that you row.

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Moonlight

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This compound word is made up of two words: moon and light. Moonlight is light from the moon.

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Sunlight

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This compound word is made up of two words: sun and light. Sunlight is light from the sun.

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Newspaper

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This compound word is made up of two words: news and paper. A newspaper is a paper with the news.

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Newsstand

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This compound word is made up of two words: news and stand. A newsstand is a stand that sells news.

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Bookbag

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This compound word is made up of two words: book and bag. A bookbag is a bag for books.

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Raincoat

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This compound word is made up of two words: rain and coat. A raincoat is a coat for the rain.

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