What is the contraction for 'do not'?
dontdon'tdo'ntd'ontThe _____ bone is under the table. (dog)
dogsdog'sdogs'dogI _____ going to the park today. (am)
am'am'mam'The _____ toys are in the box. (children)
childrenschildrenchildren'schildrens'She _____ want to eat lunch. (does not)
doesntdoes'ntdoesn'tdontThe _____ dress is blue. (girl)
girlsgirl'sgirls'girlWe_____ going to the movie. (are)
are'rewerear'eThe _____ nest is in the tree. (bird)
birdsbird'sbirds'birdThey _____ coming to the party. (are not)
arentare'ntaren'tarntThe _____ wheels are flat. (bike)
bikesbike'sbikes'bikeThis engaging interactive game helps second graders master the use of apostrophes in both contractions and possessive nouns. Students will practice identifying and forming contractions like don't, can't, and we're, as well as creating possessive forms of nouns like dog's, girl's, and children's.
Through this differentiated learning activity, students will:
- Understand how apostrophes are used to form contractions
- Learn to create possessive nouns using apostrophes
- Practice identifying correct usage of apostrophes in context
- Build confidence in using apostrophes correctly in their writing
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