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I do many different activities in my classroom to reinforce the concept of contractions. One of the most successful things I ve done is introducing my little Contraction Crocodile.

He likes to make words shorter because they re easier to say. Then I explain to the kids that the new, shorter words are called contractions.

2 I do many different activities in my classroom to reinforce the concept of contractions. One of the most successful things I ve done is introducing my little Contraction Crocodile. The kids get such a kick out of this! I explain that the crocodile LOVES to eat letters. He chews them up and swallows them whole, then spits out apostrophes in their place{s}. He likes to make words shorter because they re easier to say. Then I explain to the kids that the new, shorter words are called contractions. I read the Contraction Crocodile poem to the kids and then pass out a copy for each of them to add to their poetry folders. Before they can put the poem in their folders, the kids have to highlight each contraction word they find. I use my SmartBoard to practice making contraction words with the kids and then I have them complete the crocodile craftivity. They LOVE this! Any time my kids have trouble remembering how to make and write contraction words, I redirect their attention to the contraction crocodile mini poster and it really helps to jog their memories!!!

For this activity, I make a giant crocodile out of butcher paper and hang him up. I cut out all the word cards on pages 8, 9, & 10 and glue them inside the crocodile s belly.

..this could be done whole group or as a guided reading activity.

5 For this activity, I make a giant crocodile out of butcher paper and hang him up. I cut out all the word cards on pages 8, 9, & 10 and glue them inside the crocodile s belly. I have the kids choose a certain number of words from the crocodile to turn into contractions. {You can vary the number based on the kids ability level...this could be done whole group or as a guided reading activity.} The kids can use the templates on pages 6 & 7 to create a crocodile {you can cut everything prior to the activity to speed things along OR you can commission an eager parent to help out!!} The kids will write the contraction words on the {white} belly of the their crocodiles. When they re finished with the activity, I have my kids who me the words on the giant crocodile that match the contraction words on theirs. They absolutely LOVE this activity and it helps me to see which of my babies are still struggling and need a little extra reinforcement.

Crawfish contractions pages 12-17 Cut out the words/contraction cards on pages 12-15 and

Students will match the contraction word cards {crawfish} to the words that make the

11 Crawfish contractions pages Cut out the words/contraction cards on pages and place in a baggie. Students will match the contraction word cards {crawfish} to the words that make the contraction {crawfish pair}. When they ve correctly matched each pair, they can complete the corresponding recording sheet {make a double sided copy of pages 16 & 17}.

16 Crawfish contractions

17 Sentence writing Choose 2 contraction words. Use each word in a sentence

18 What s the Scoop? pages Cut out the cones and the ice cream scoops on pages and place in a baggie. Students will match the two {word} scoops to the {contraction word} cone. After they ve correctly matched all the words/contractions together, the kids can complete the recording sheet on pg. 22.

19 Can t I ll We ve I m We ll isn t that s You re don t it s he s Didn t

20 I that it he am is is is you we are will

21 we is have not do did I not not will cannot

22 What s the Scoop?

Rollercoaster Contractions pages 24-27 Cut out the roller coasters & coaster cars on pages 24-26.

23 Rollercoaster Contractions pages Cut out the roller coasters & coaster cars on pages Students will match the roller coasters {contractions} to the coaster cars {contraction words}. Once they ve correctly matched each pair, they can complete the corresponding recording sheet on page 27.

24 can t cannot isn t is not don t do not

25 she s she is you re you are I ll I will

26 that s that is we re we are I m I am

pages 29-32 Cut out the lily pads & frogs on

The kids will match the frogs to the lily pads

pad; I can be sorted on the will lily pad.

28 pages Cut out the lily pads & frogs on pages The kids will match the frogs to the lily pads by deciding which words can be paired up to make a contraction word. For example, is will be sorted on the not lily pad; I can be sorted on the will lily pad. After correctly sorting all the frogs to their matching lily pads, the kids can complete the recording sheet on page 32.

32 Match the frogs and lily pads together. Write the contraction words in the matching boxes below. not will

33 Capturing Contractions Pages Cut out the cameras & polaroids on pages and place in a baggie. The kids will match the contraction words {polaroids} to the contractions {cameras}. When they re finished correctly matching each pair, the kids can complete the corresponding recording sheet on page 36 {cut & paste activity}.

paper clip and pencil for the spinner piece}. Player one spins the spinner.

37 To The Moon! Game board, page 38 For this 2-4 player game, students will need counters and the To the Moon spinner {you will also need a paper clip and pencil for the spinner piece}. Player one spins the spinner. Reading the word on which he lands, player 1 will move to the first space on the game board that matches that word. For example, if player 1 spins and lands on the word will, he will move to the first will contraction word on the board...you ll. The first player to reach the moon is the winner! are

38 can t you ll that s don t we ll lose a turn we re it s you re lose a turn isn t we ll they re what s

39 Leavin on a Jet Plane Game board, page 40 For this 2-4 player game, students will need counters and a Leavin on a Jet Plane spinner {you will also need a paper clip and pencil for the spinner piece}. Player one spins the spinner. Reading the words on which the spinner lands, player 1 will move to the first available matching space. For example, if the spinner lands on is not player 1 will move his counter to the first isn t on the gameboard. Players will start with their counters on the little traveling boy and move up & around the board {clockwise}. She is

42 not are have is will

43 not is are have will

44 Contraction capers pages The following 4 pages contain small paragraphs including word pairs that can be turned into contractions. Students will read the paragraphs, circle the word pairs, write the correct contraction word above the word pair, and rewrite the corrected sentence in the spaces provided. Once the sentences have been corrected, students can illustrate the paragraphs in the blank spaces provided.

50 Contraction cloze pages Cut out & laminate the sentence strips and words cards on pages Place the sentence strips in a pocket chart and set the word cards aside in a baggie/container. {this can be done whole group or as an independent station activity.} Students will match the word cards to the appropriate sentences to cloze the thought When all the word cards have been correctly matched to the sentences, students can complete the contraction cloze recording sheet on pg. 55. I don t like pickles. That s a big dog! She s my best friend. That isn t my house. We re going to the zoo. I m so hungry. I can t ride a bike. What s for dinner? He wasn t at school today.

55 Contraction Cloze Word clues

56 Contraction Cut & paste activities pages 57-62

57 Contraction ABC Order

58 Contraction ABC Order #

59 cannot we will you are did not I will that is was not she is we ll she s didn t I ll that s wasn t can t you re

60 would not I am is not what is you will are not we are do not aren t I m don t Wouldn t what s we re you ll isn t

61 has not we have where is I have could not he is were not it will I ve weren t hasn t couldn t he s it ll where s we ve

62 there is will not she will you have should not have not they are does not she ll they re haven t you ve won t shouldn t there s doesn t

63 >Cara Carroll

By: Cara Carroll. Graphics courtesy of Scrappin Doodles

By: Cara Carroll. Graphics courtesy of Scrappin Doodles By: Cara Carroll http://thefirstgradeparade.blogspot.com Graphics courtesy of Scrappin Doodles Tens and more For this individual activity, prepare several different baggies or containers with a set of