Compound Words
What is a compound word?
A compound word is two words put together to make a new word with a new meaning.
What must a contraction have?
An apostrophe.
Why do writers use to possessive nouns?
Which is not a helping verb?
am, were, is, was, jump, are
What is a how to text?
It is a text that explains how to do or make something.
What word from the list is not a compound word?
summertime, housing, paperback
Housing
True or False?
All words that have an apostrophe are contractions.
False.
Lisa's dog loves to chew on people's shoes.
What are the possessive nouns in this sentence?
Lisa's and people's
Add a helping verb to complete the sentence.
I ____ sitting with my brother.
am or was
What is another name for a how to text?
Procedural Text
Which word from the list is a compound word?
welcome, rattlesnake, dinosaur, cabin
Rattlesnake
What is the correct spelling of the contraction?
could'nt
couldn't
Couldn't
Which word does not belong?
mens'
cats'
Ms. Williams'
couldn't
couldn't
Add a helping verb to complete the sentence.
Jake _____ going to be the loser, because he stopped to look at what his opponent was doing. He should have stayed focused.
is
What is a lead?
The introduction to your how to writing that interests the reader.
What is the difference between a compound word and a contraction?
A contraction is a shortened version of two words. A compound word is two words put together.
Which word is not a contraction?
couldn't
weren't
Lisa's
Lisa's
Edit the sentence to show possession.
The old man house was built in 1985, his sons helped him.
man's
Add a helping verb to complete the sentence.
They _______ going with their mother to the store, but their grandma decided to take them to the park instead.
Which section of a procedural text gets bullet points?
The material/ingredients list.
What is the difference between a compound word and a multisyllabic word?
A compound word is two words put together to make a new, longer word with a new meaning. A multisyllabic word is a word that has multiple syllables.
What is the difference between a contraction and a possessive noun?
A possessive noun shows ownership. A contraction uses an apostrophe to combine two words.
How can you tell the difference between a contraction and a possessive noun?
They both have apostrophes, but contractions are the shortened version of two words, but doesn't show ownership.
A variation of this answer is acceptable.
Add a helping verb to complete the sentence.
The dogs _____ barking because someone ______ walking by the fence.
or
were and was
Why is it important for authors to put their steps in order?
If the author does not put the steps in order the reader will be confused.
Allow for a variety of answers.