Understanding Contractions and Sounds

Mr. Albrecht introduces skills unit 2 lesson 11, focusing on spelling words, contractions, and r-controlled vowels. Students are guided through examples of contractions and the use of apostrophes. The lesson also covers r-controlled vowels, specifically 'or' and 'ar' sounds, with examples and activities. Students are assigned a reading task and a book report to complete.

What materials are needed for this lesson?

• A red crayon and a dictionary

• A yellow marker and a textbook

• A blue crayon and a workbook

• A green pen and a notebook

What is one of the learning targets for this lesson?

• To draw a picture

• To solve math problems

• To practice new spelling words

• To write a poem

What is a contraction?

• A synonym for a word

• A type of punctuation

• A type of sentence

• A combination of two words into one

Which word can be a contraction for 'it is'?

• It

• Its'

• It's

• Its

What does the apostrophe replace in the contraction 'isn't'?

• The 'o'

• The 'n'

• The 'i'

• The 't'

Which of the following is a tricky word discussed in the lesson?

• Thar

• They're

• There

• Their

What sound does the 'or' spelling represent?

• A long 'a' sound

• A short 'e' sound

• An 'or' sound

• A 'th' sound

Which word contains the 'or' sound?

• Bark

• Sport

• Card

• Farm

What is the unique sound made by the 'ar' spelling?

• A 'ch' sound

• An 'ar' sound

• A 'th' sound

• A 'sh' sound

Which word contains the 'ar' sound?

• Corn

• Dark

• Torch

• Fork