LET’S TRY ONE
Join rain and bow. Which compound word do they make?
rainbow
rain + bow forms rainbow.
Learning steps & teaching tips
Join two complete words to form a compound word.
- Keep the two smaller words in the order shown and read the combined word.
- Work through the example. Explain how its evidence supports the answer.
- Try a new question; use the explanation to check your thinking.
Try it together
Make one new example with a partner. Identify the evidence for your answer before checking it together.
Keep the two smaller words in the order shown and read the combined word.