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Grammar Tales: Alfie the Apostrophe - A Lesson on Contractions!
Teacher Shannon
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Let's learn about contractions by reading a fun book called "Alfie the Apostrophe!" We will also play an interactive Contraction game and we'll make a cool contraction craft.
Class Experience
US Grade 2 - 3
In this lesson, learners will have fun listening to a story about an apostrophe named Alfie. It's time for tryouts for the punctuation talent show, and little Alfie the Apostrophe doesn't think he can beat the "more exciting" marks with his simple magic show (making letters disappear). But in the end, it's Alfie that steals the show! After the story, we will play an interactive contraction game, where the students get to control the screen and find contractions. Then we will make a cool...
- Students will improve their understanding of contractions. They will also be able to listen to a story and be able to share contractions from the story. Students will get to practice finding contractions during a game. Finally, students will be able to read some contractions in a poem about a whale.
2 files available upon enrollmentStudents will need scissors. Crayons, markers, glue, tape, and a pencil are optional.
Parental guidance is needed when we use scissors. Thank you!
We will be reading the book Alfie the Apostrophe by Moira Rose.
Joined June, 2020
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Teacher expertise and credentials
Hi! I'm Teacher Shannon! I have taught 2nd grade for 24 years. I've taught both Gifted and Regular Education. I was a substitute teacher for 2 years working with Early Childhood students as well as older elementary students. My passion is...
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Group Class
$14
per classMeets once
35 min
Completed by 2 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 7-9
1-6 learners per class
