
Forming Contractions
Grade 2nd Grade · ELA · 20 min· Ccss Ccss.ela-literacy.l.2.2.c
What's Included
Learning Objective
I can combine two words to make a contraction.
Warm-Up Video
GrammarSongs by Melissa · 4:53
Understanding Contractions | Award Winning Contractions Teaching Video | Contractions in English
Guided Notes
3 key concepts
- 1
A contraction is formed when two words are combined to make one word.
- 2
An apostrophe replaces the missing letters when forming a contraction.
- 3
Using a contraction does not change the meaning of the sentence.
Practice Questions
3 questions · Multiple choice & Short answer
Exit Ticket
Quick comprehension check
“Combine the words 'we' and 'are' to make a contraction.”
Teacher Guide
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