Write a list of words that are compounds on the white or black board. Examples include dragonfly, birthday, gumdrop, guidebook, sunshine, outrun, doorknob, doorman, stepson, applesauce and armchair.
Draw a line in the compound words to show how they can be divided into two words. For example, with "herself," draw a line between "her" and "self."
List a variety of words on the board that can be made into compound words, and ask students to match the words to form compound words. Explain that you do not change the words to create a compound word.