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Short Words, Strong Apostrophes

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Short Words, Strong Apostrophes

Part 1: Match the words

WALT: Use apostrophes in short words.

Draw a line to match each word pair to its short word.

🚫 do not
🙋 I am
👥 we are
❌ cannot
can’t
we’re
don’t
I’m

Success criteria: I can match a long word pair to its contraction. I can spot the apostrophe.

Part 2: Make a sentence

Complete each sentence with your own word or words.

1. I’m _____.
2. We’re _____.

Support: Say the sentence aloud first. Remember: the apostrophe shows missing letters.

Extension: Write one sentence using can’t or don’t.

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