Title: Contractions: Combining Words

Objective: Students will learn about contractions and how they are formed by combining two words. They will practice identifying and creating contractions.

Materials: - Whiteboard or chart paper - Markers or chalk - Contractions flashcards (optional) - Worksheets or handouts with contraction exercises (optional)

Introduction: 1. Begin the lesson by asking students if they have ever heard or used contractions before. Allow them to share their thoughts and experiences. 2. Explain that contractions are shortened forms of two words combined together. When we use contractions, we replace some letters with an apostrophe (‘). 3. Write a few examples of contractions on the board, such as “can’t” (cannot), “I’m” (I am), and “won’t” (will not). Ask students if they can identify the two words that make up each contraction.

Development: 1. Provide more examples of contractions on the board, such as “didn’t” (did not), “isn’t” (is not), and “doesn’t” (does not). Ask students to identify the two words that make up each contraction. 2. Explain that contractions are commonly used in everyday language to make speaking and writing easier and faster. 3. Discuss the rules for forming contractions: - The apostrophe takes the place of the missing letters. - The letters that are removed are usually vowels or vowel sounds. - The remaining letters are combined to form the contraction. 4. Practice creating contractions together as a class. Write a word on the board, such as “do not,” and ask students to suggest the contraction. Write the correct contraction (“don’t”) next to the word. 5. Continue practicing with more examples, allowing students to suggest contractions and writing them on the board.

Application: 1. Divide the class into pairs or small groups. 2. Distribute worksheets or handouts with contraction exercises, or use flashcards with contractions written on them. 3. Instruct students to work together to identify the two words that make up each contraction and write them down. 4. After completing the exercise, review the answers as a class, allowing students to share their findings. 5. Encourage students to create their own contractions using different words. They can write these contractions on the board or share them with the class.

Conclusion: 1. Recap the lesson by reminding students that contractions are shortened forms of two words combined together. 2. Emphasize the importance of using contractions correctly in writing and speaking. 3. Encourage students to practice using contractions in their everyday language to become more familiar with them. 4. End the lesson by answering any remaining questions and providing positive feedback on students’ participation and understanding.