Forming Contractions

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

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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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