Page 6 - Class-8 Compound words- lesson notes (1)

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 SUMMARY:

 Check your Knowledge:

 1.Cobweb the Cat ,a short story about a sassy cat.(Reading Skill )

In this story, you will encounter different closed compound words. Spot them and encircle.And
this is his windmill upon the hilltop. This is Cobweb the Cat. At six, Cobweb has to check the
milk that the milkman left. This is a rug for his bed, but Cobweb cannot nap. This cat has a lot to
do!

Next, Cobweb has to dust the desktop.Then Cobweb has to fix the bathtub. This is Cobweb the
Cat. Then Cobweb has to hang his wet rug in the sun.The sun is hot. Cobweb sits with his best
pal the bobcat. This is Cobweb the Cat. Then Cobweb must tend to his pet catfish … … and get a

drumstick and a bit of catnip for himself! This is Cobweb the Cat. Next,.Cobweb must hunt. Is
that a wing? At sunset, Cobweb sits with the bobcat and the catfish. This is Cobweb the Cat.
Cobweb has six jobs left to do. Cobweb will grab a quick nap and then … zzzzzzzzz!. Got it At
sunset, Cobweb sits with the bobcat and the catfish. This is Cobweb the Cat.

 Activity: (Quiz)Decide which compound word matches the Definition.

A. Match the compound words to its meaning. Do not draw lines across to match. Write
the correct meanings right beside the compound words.

Hourglass having leaves that stay green
Arm chair a book that is published by a school each year
Salt water made at home rather than at a store or
factory
notepad A tower with a light that guides ships away
from danger.
lighthouse Sheets of paper attached together to be used
for writing notes
homemade Living in saltwater
yearbook A chair with support for arms