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Compound Words

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First graders discuss what compound words are and what they look like as a whole group.  In this compound words lesson plan, learnerseach have a single word card and pair up with another student to create a compound word. A valuable, cooperative learning lesson plan!

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Grade
1st
Subjects
English Language Arts
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1 day
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