contraction memory contents: box, set of contraction cards, instructions, 6 answer keys...
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Contraction Memory
Contents: Box, set of contraction cards, instructions, 6 answer keys
Instructions:1. Place all cards blank side down in a group on a flat surface.2. Decide who will go first. (this can be done by who has the closest birthday) The first person will flip over two
cards. They will check and see if their cards form a contraction and its two base words. If you are not sure check the answer sheet.
3. If they have a match they may take the two cards. Now it is the next persons turn.4. If there is no match turn the cards over. It is now the next players turn.5. Once all the pairs have been collected, the person with the most pairs is the winner.6. Flip this paper over to find out what to do after you finish the game.
After playing the game:1. Take a contraction action form and write down your pairs. Place the contraction from your pair in the
contraction column and its two base words in the base word column.
2. Use each contraction from your contraction pairs in a complete sentence. Use 2 contractions from your contraction pairs in a complete sentence Use 4 contractions from your contraction pairs in a complete sentence
EXAMPLE: BAD SENTENCE: I’m a good student.GOOD SENTENCE: I’m a good student because I follow directions, listen to the teacher, and complete my work.
3. Choose from the folder contraction worksheets. Complete the worksheets and place them into your centers folder.
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Contraction Memory Center
This center is a contraction memory center,
which is easily adapted to other language
arts or vocabulary development with just
changing one component/activity. Included in
this center is a box, word cards that are
contractions and their base words, a
direction and additional activities sheet, and an answer sheet.
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Name:______________________
Contractions Base Words
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Sentence for 2 contractions
Name:______________________
Contractions Base Words
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Use each contraction from your contraction pairs in a complete sentence.
Name:______________________
Contractions Base Words
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Use 4 contractions from your contraction pairs in a complete sentence