Grade 3/Punctuation
Forming Contractions (1427)
Students rewrite pairs of words as contractions — "do not" becomes "don't", "she is" becomes "she's". This rewrite approach forces students to identify which letter(s) the apostrophe replaces, building real understanding rather than memorisation. Includes common negatives such as can't, isn't, and won't.
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Quick Tip
An apostrophe (') takes the place of the letter(s) removed when two words are joined into one.
Teacher Resources
Teaching Notes
Show the "before and after": write "do not" → cross out the letter o → write the apostrophe → "don't". The physical crossing-out makes the substitution visible.
Vocabulary
contraction: A shorter word made by joining two words.
apostrophe: A punctuation mark showing missing letters or possession.
Common Mistakes
- Placing the apostrophe between the two original words ("do'nt")
- Writing "wont" without an apostrophe for "will not"
Differentiation
SupportProvide a reference chart of the 10 most common contractions.
ChallengeRewrite a short paragraph replacing every contraction with its expanded form.
Extension Activities
- Contraction snap: pairs play snap — one card has "she is", the other "she's". Match and explain what the apostrophe replaces.
Parent Tip
Find contractions in a book and have your child say the original words.
Learning Path
Skill Level
beginner
Estimated Time
12 minutes
Skills Practiced
form contractions
Prerequisites
- period_statements