What is a Contraction?

A contraction is a short way of writing two words together using an apostrophe (’).
It makes writing and speaking faster! 🏃‍♂️💨

Example:

• I am → I’m 😃
• You are → You’re 👋

How to Make a Contraction

• Take two words.
• Remove some letters (usually vowels). ❌
• Add an apostrophe (’) where the letters are removed. ✨

Examples:

Two Words	Contraction	Emoji
I am	I’m	😃
You are	You’re	👋
He is	He’s	🧑
She is	She’s	👩
It is	It’s	🐶
We are	We’re	👫
They are	They’re	🐱🐶

Common Contractions for Grade 1

• don’t = do not ❌
• can’t = cannot 🚫
• isn’t = is not ❌
• aren’t = are not ❌
• I’ll = I will ⏳
• you’ll = you will ⏳

How to Match Contractions

• Step 1: Look at the full words. 👀
• Step 2: Find the contraction that shortens it. ✂️
• Step 3: Draw a line to match them together. ✏️

Example Activity:
Match the words with the contractions:

• I am → I’m 😃
• You are → You’re 👋
• He is → He’s 🧑

Tips for Remembering 🔑

Always match carefully and check with the original words. ✅

’ = letters are missing.

Contractions are friendly words – they make talking easier. 🗣️