Auditory/Contractions
Title: Guess that Contraction!
Idea:
Have children listen for a contraction as you say a group of three or four words slowly-for example: "fast, street, well, isn't." Have children raise their hands when they hear a contraction. As each contraction is identified, ask what two words were put together to form the contraction.
Resource:
TeacherHelp Website
 | Contributor: Jessica McKeown |
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Title: LET'S (Let Us) Read a Book!
Idea:
Use a book that features contractions. Show children several examples of contractions. Have them frame the contraction and read it aloud with you. Tell children that this word is a short way of writing and saying ______ ______. (Say the two words that make up the contraction.) Help children identify the missing letter(s). You may want to repeat with other contractions.
Resource:
TeacherHelp Website http://www.teacherhelp.com/your_classroom/lesson_plans/lessonpln22.html
| Contributor: Jessica McKeown |
| Mail: jessica_mckeown@sdstate.edu |
Title: Contraction Son
Idea: Sing this song to the tune of Mary Had A Little Lamb.
I'm the first word; don't change me!
Don't change me, don't change me.
I'm the first word; don't change me!
Oh, no, just let me be.
When you change the second word,
Second word, second word,
When you change the second word,
A shorter word you'll see.
Certain letters are taken out,
Taken out, taken out.
Certain letters are taken out.
One word will remain.
Apostrophe will fill that space,
Fill that space, fill that space.
Apostrophe will fill that space,
The rest will stay the same.
Can't and couldn't, isn't, too.
Isn't, too, isn't, too,
Won't and I've and let's, it's true,
Contractions every one.
I'm and she's and you're and he'd,
You're and he'd, you're and he'd,
Wouldn't, didn't, we'll and she'd,
Good! And now we're done.
Resource:
http://www.teachers.net/lessons/posts/2805.html | Contributor: Amanda Swaney |
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Title: A Contraction Has An Apostrophe
Idea: Using music to help reinforce what contractions are and what they look
like. Download the song on the site listed below. You can use the music for any
contractions. The site gives an example. You could also use your own music to
put any contractions to a song.
Resource:
http://www.songsforteaching.com/jennyfixmanedutunes/acontractionhasanapostrophe.htm
| Contributor: Andrea Olson Email: andrea_j_olson@yahoo.com |
Title: Contraction Action-Shortcut spelling
Idea: The teacher will ask the students if anyone can state the definition for a
contraction. The teacher will write the definition for a contraction on the
board. The teacher will read the definition to the class and ask for any
questions as to what a contraction is. The teacher will demonstrate how to make
an apostrophe in a contraction.
Step: 2
The teacher will instruct the students to come to the floor for storytime. The
teacher will hold up the book, Hubert's Hair-Raising Adventure, and ask the
students to give suggestions as to what the book might be about. The teacher
will tell the students they will be going on a contraction hunt. The teacher
will read the book to the class. After reading the book, the teacher will ask
the class if they remember hearing any contractions in the story.
Step: 3
The teacher will explain that the book is loaded with contractions. The teacher
will read Hubert's Hair-Raising Adventure for the second time. The teacher will
read one page and ask for the students to raise their hands and tell the
contractions they hear on the page. The teacher will write the contractions on
the board as the students suggest them. The teacher will explain to the students
to realize that the apostrophe replaces parts of the word and does not show
possession.
Step: 4
The teacher will finish reading the book and letting the students suggest
contractions and writing the contractions on the board. When the book is
completed, the students will read the contractions off their board and paper.
The teacher can also read the contractions orally to the students and have them
write the 2 words that make up that contraction.
Resource:
http://www.glc.k12.ga.us/BuilderV03/LPTools/LPShared/lpdisplay.asp?LPID=13474
| Contributor: Sara Doschadis |
| Email: sdoschadis9@aol.com |
Title: N Apostrophe T
Idea: Use the lyrics from the song "N Apostrophe T" by Tom Lehr as a readers
theatre script. The script has 2 characters, so pair up students and have them
read the script with expression. After reading it once, they can switch
characters and read it again as a different character. When the students
complete the reading have them go through it and count how many contractions
they find in the script.
N Apostrophe T
The scene is outside the cave of a very grouchy hermit.
Characters: The hermit (H) and a very sweet child (C).
C: Isn't it a lovely day?
H: No, it isn't!
C: Could you come outside and play?
H: No, I couldn't!
C: Did you ever take a hike?
H: No, I didn't!
C: How'd you like to ride my bike?
H: Frankly, I wouldn't!
C: Isn't, couldn't, didn't, wouldn't --
Is that all you can say?
H: Isn't, couldn't, didn't, wouldn't --
Yes, now go away!
The sweetest sound to me,
It stands for "not,"
I like it a lot,
It's spelled N apostrophe T.
C: Have you ever tried to smile?
H: No, I haven't!
C: Won't you try it for a while?
H: No, I won't!
C: Are there games to play in there?
H: No, there aren't!
C: Then why'd you like to stay in there?
H: Frankly, I don't!
C: Haven't, won't, aren't, don't --
Is that all you can say?
H: Haven't, won't, aren't, don't --
And I said, "Go away!"
Grouches all agree,
We get a glow
From saying "NO!"
With N apostrophe T.
C: Do you talk to anyone?
H: (wistfully) No, I don't.
C: Come on out and have some fun.
H: (hesitantly) No, I couldn't.
C: Can't you even tell me why?
H: (apologetically) No, I can't.
C: Will it kill you just to try?
H: (wanting to) Well... I shouldn't.
C: Don't, couldn't, can't, shouldn't --
Now try it once my way!
Do!
H: Do!
C: Could!
H: Could!
C: Can!
H: Can!
C: Should!
H: Should!
Hey, that feels okay!
I'll give it a try
And say goodbye
To N apostrophe
C: N apostrophe
Both: N apostrophe T!
Resource:
http://www.songsforteaching.com/tomlehrer/napostrophet.htm
| Contributor: DeAnn Fink |
| Email: taberyd@pluto.dsu.edu |