Match the Wings to Make the Contraction!

This set of worksheets has been designed to help students practice their knowledge of contractions. In this fun bumblebee-themed set of worksheets – students need to create the matching contraction for two words (each seen in a wing of a bumblebee). 

Learning contractions are a crucial part of everyday language. They make speech and writing more fluid and natural by shortening common word pairs. Mastering contractions helps students with the following skills:

• Improve Reading Fluency: Recognizing and understanding contractions allows for smoother reading experiences.
• Enhance Writing Skills: Using contractions appropriately makes writing sound more conversational and less formal.
• Boost Comprehension: Knowing contractions aids in understanding spoken and written English, as they are frequently used in both.

Other Contraction Activities for the Classroom

• Contraction Card Game – Create a set of cards with word pairs on one set and their corresponding contractions on another. Mix them up and have students match the word pairs with the correct contractions.
• Contraction Bingo – use this printable set of contraction bingo boards for a great small group or whole class activity.
• Contraction hunt – In this scavenger hunt, hide cards with contractions around the classroom. Give students a list of word pairs and have them find the corresponding contractions. 

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This resource was created by Lindsey Phillips, a teacher in Michigan and a Teach Starter collaborator.

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