English·Phonics & Word Reading·conceptual
Compound Words
Recognise and spell compound words by identifying the two component words that combine to form a single word
Suggested ages 5–8
Learning journey
Your child is building the foundation for reading — learning how letters and sounds work together, recognizing common words by sight, and developing the skills to sound out new words independently.
Evidence of understanding
- Identify the two words in a compound (e.g. 'sunshine' = 'sun' + 'shine')
- Spell compound words by combining known words
- Create compound words from given word pairs
Assessment prompt
Can Compound Words look at a word like 'sunshine' or 'football' and spot the two smaller words hiding inside it?
Standards alignment
L.2.4dUS · ccss-ela
L.2.4d
Common Core State Standards for English Language Arts & Literacy in History/Social Studies, Science, and Technical Subjects · 2
Eng_App1_Y1_54GB · uk-nc-2013
Compound words
The national curriculum in England: Key stages 1 and 2 framework document · Key Stage 1