Boost grammar skills with a St. Patrick's Day themed activity that challenges scholars to match a compound word to its corresponding picture, then write the compound word in the form of an addition sentence. 

Concepts

st. patrick's day, Holidays, symbols, rainbows, shamrocks, compound words, Grammar, Vocabulary

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Additional Tags

english language arts

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Instructional Ideas

• Divide learners into pairs or trios, direct them to complete the word sort, then fill in the worksheet independently
• Have several sets readily available for early finishers to work on when time permits  
• Send a set home for pupils to practice with their parents or guardians 

Classroom Considerations

• Requires copies—color copies make word cards pop
• Assumes class members have knowledge of compound words 

Pros

• Offers vibrant cards and a well-designed worksheet
• Shamrocks and rainbows give the practice a festive flair

Cons

• None

Common Core

L.2.4.d