Lesson plan: class 8 - Compound words

 

Lesson Plan

Class: VIII

Subject: English Grammar

Topic: Compound Words

Duration: 45–50 Minutes

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1. Learning Objectives

At the end of the lesson, the teacher expects the students to:

• Understand the meaning of compound words.

• Identify different types of compound words.

• Learn how compound words are formed by joining two or more words.

• Differentiate between open, hyphenated, and closed compound words.

• Use compound words correctly in speaking and writing.

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2. Learning Outcomes

By the end of the lesson, students will be able to:

807 -  participates in grammar games and kinaesthetic activities for language learning.

820 - communicates accurately using appropriate grammatical forms - Conditional sentences, Tense

• Define compound words with examples.

• Identify compound words in sentences and passages.

• Classify compound words into closed, hyphenated, and open compounds.

• Form new compound words by combining suitable words.

• Use compound words appropriately in day-to-day communication.

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3. Introduction

The teacher begins the lesson by asking the following questions:

1. What do we call a room where we sleep? (Bedroom)

2. What do we use to brush our teeth? (Toothbrush)

3. What do we wear on our feet? (Footwear/Shoes)

4. Can two separate words join together to make a new word?

5. Do you know any words made by combining two smaller words?

Introduction to the Lesson:

The teacher explains that many English words are formed by joining two or more words. These are called compound words. They create a new word with a new meaning.

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4. Reading and Understanding

Definition

A compound word is a word formed by combining two or more words to create a new word with a different meaning.

Examples

• Sun + flower = Sunflower

• Rain + coat = Raincoat

• Tooth + brush = Toothbrush

• Basket + ball = Basketball

New Words

• Compound – Made by joining two or more words

• Closed Compound – Written as one word

• Hyphenated Compound – Joined by a hyphen (-)

• Open Compound – Written as two separate words

• Meaning – Definition of a word

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5. Mind Map

                      COMPOUND WORDS
                             │
             ┌───────────────┼────────────────┐
             │               │                │
      Closed Compound   Hyphenated      Open Compound
             │            Compound             │
        One Word          Hyphen (-)      Two Separate Words
             │               │                │
     toothpaste         mother-in-law      post office
     classroom          well-known         high school
     notebook           self-control       ice cream

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6. Consolidation and Presentation

Explanation

A compound word is formed when two or more words combine to create a new word with a different meaning.

A. Closed Compound Words

These words are written as one single word.

Word 1	Word 2	Compound Word
Class	Room	Classroom
Note	Book	Notebook
Basket	Ball	Basketball
Rain	Coat	Raincoat
Tooth	Brush	Toothbrush

Example Sentences

• We study in our classroom.

• I carry a notebook every day.

• He forgot his toothbrush.

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B. Hyphenated Compound Words

These words are connected with a hyphen (-).

Word 1	Word 2	Compound Word
Mother	in law	Mother-in-law
Well	known	Well-known
Self	control	Self-control
Brother	in law	Brother-in-law

Example Sentences

• My mother-in-law is visiting us.

• She is a well-known singer.

• Students should have self-control.

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C. Open Compound Words

These are written as two separate words.

Word 1	Word 2	Compound Word
Post	Office	Post office
Ice	Cream	Ice cream
High	School	High school
Living	Room	Living room

Example Sentences

• I bought stamps from the post office.

• We ate ice cream after dinner.

• My sister studies in high school.

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Compound Words Used as Different Parts of Speech

Compound Word	Part of Speech	Example Sentence
Sunflower	Noun	The sunflower is blooming.
Well-known	Adjective	He is a well-known author.
Babysit	Verb	She will babysit her cousin tonight.

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Summary

• Compound words are formed by joining two or more words.

• They create a new word with a new meaning.

• There are three main types:

  • Closed Compound Words

  • Hyphenated Compound Words

  • Open Compound Words

• Compound words make our language richer and more meaningful.

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7. Reinforcement

The teacher provides additional examples from daily life.

Examples

• Football

• Headmaster

• Newspaper

• Water bottle

• Bus stop

• Blackboard

• Haircut

• Birthday

• Bedroom

• Teacup

Classroom Activities

1. Word Pair Activity

   • Match two words to form a compound word.

   • Example: Sun + Glass = Sunglass(es)

2. Picture Identification

   • Show pictures of a toothbrush, football, classroom, sunflower, etc., and ask students to identify the compound words.

3. Compound Word Puzzle

   • Match the first half with the second half.

First Word	Second Word
Tooth	Brush
Basket	Ball
Foot	Ball
Rain	Coat

4. Group Activity

   • Each group writes ten compound words and uses five in meaningful sentences.

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8. Evaluation

A. Lower Order Thinking Questions (LOT)

1. What is a compound word?

2. Give two examples of compound words.

3. Name the three types of compound words.

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B. Middle Order Thinking Questions (MOT)

1. Differentiate between closed and open compound words with examples.

2. Form compound words using:

   • Tooth + ______

   • Rain + ______

   • Basket + ______

3. Identify the type of compound word:

   • Ice cream

   • Notebook

   • Well-known

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C. Higher Order Thinking Questions (HOT)

1. Write a paragraph about your school using at least ten compound words.

2. Create five new compound words and explain their meanings.

3. Observe your classroom and list compound words you can relate to the objects around you.

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9. Remedial Teaching

For slow learners, the teacher will:

• Use flashcards with pictures and words.

• Explain using familiar classroom objects.

• Conduct pair activities to form compound words.

• Give picture-based worksheets.

• Encourage repeated oral practice.

• Provide individual guidance and reinforcement.

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10. Writing Activity

Students write:

1. Twenty compound words with their meanings.

2. Classify ten compound words into:

   • Closed Compound

   • Hyphenated Compound

   • Open Compound

3. Write ten meaningful sentences using different compound words.

OR

Write a short paragraph titled "My School" using at least ten compound words.

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11. Follow-up (Homework / Assignment)

Worksheet: Click here

Homework

1. Write 20 compound words and separate them into their individual words.

   Example:

   • Blackboard = Black + Board

   • Football = Foot + Ball

2. Classify the following into Closed, Hyphenated, and Open Compound Words:

   • Toothpaste

   • Ice cream

   • Mother-in-law

   • Newspaper

   • Living room

   • Well-known

   • Bedroom

   • Bus stop

   • Blackboard

   • Self-confidence

3. Read a newspaper or storybook and list 15 compound words you find.

4. Prepare a colourful chart showing:

   • Definition of compound words

   • Three types of compound words

   • Ten examples of each type with illustrations.

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Teaching Aids

• Blackboard/Smart Board

• Flashcards

• Picture Cards

• Charts showing types of compound words

• Worksheets

• Textbook

• Word cards for matching activities

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Assessment

• Oral questioning

• Pair and group activities

• Picture identification

• Worksheet completion

• Writing activity

• Homework evaluation