say: Diego’s great-grandparents grew up in Mexico. ​ They  moved to California.

Write the correct pronoun to complete the second sentence.

Diego’s grandmother was born there. ​ (a)   grew up in Los Angeles.

say: Diego’s grandmother was born there. ​ She  grew up in Los Angeles.

Write the correct pronoun to complete the second sentence.

Diego’s father went to college in Boston. ​ (a)   met Diego’s mother there.

Diego’s father went to college in Boston. ​ He met Diego’s mother there.

Write the correct pronoun to complete the second sentence.

Diego and his sisters live in the U.S. ​ (a)   have never been to Mexico.

Say: Diego and his sisters live in the U.S. ​ They have never been to Mexico.

Write the correct pronoun to complete the second sentence.

This summer, Diego’s grandmother will take Diego to Mexico. ​ (a)   will introduce him to his Mexican relatives..​ ​

say: This summer, Diego’s grandmother will take Diego to Mexico. ​ She will introduce him to his Mexican relatives.

Before Diego goes to Mexico,​ (a)   wants to study his family tree. ​ (b)   shows his relatives in Mexico. ​ (c)   all live in different parts of the country. Maria is his grandmother’s cousin. ​ (d)   lives in Mexico City.

Her son, Miguel, lives in Acapulco. ​ (a)   works in a hotel on the beach there. Diego feels very lucky. He will travel all over Mexico and meet his whole family. ​ Will his relatives look like him? Will ​ (b)   have the same interests? The trip will be fun. ​ (c)   will be a learning experience, too.

Complete the first sentence about your family. Write a second sentence that uses the pronoun he, she, or they.

My family members...

Say the sentence you just wrote. The one that begins with, "My family members..."

Complete the first sentence about your family. Write a second sentence that uses the pronoun he, she, or they.

My grandfather...

Say the sentence you just wrote. The one that begins with, "My grandfather..."

Complete the first sentence about your family. Write a second sentence that uses the pronoun he, she, or they.

________is my cousin...

Say the sentences you just wrote. The ones that start with, "__________ is my cousin...."

Write four sentences about other relatives in your family. Use each of the pronouns he, she, and they at least once. Be sure your sentences are clear.

Tell me what you wrote in the last question about your family.

Write a contraction from the chart to complete each sentence.

Look at me. (a)   with the big, black dog.

say: Look at me. I'm with the big, black dog.

Write a contraction from the chart to complete each sentence.

The dog’s name is Daisy. (a)   a wonderful dog.

say: The dog’s name is Daisy. She's a wonderful dog.

Write a contraction from the chart to complete each sentence.

Daisy needs a new home. (a)   important to find her one.

say: Daisy needs a new home. It's important to find her one.

Write a contraction from the chart to complete each sentence.

All of the dogs here need homes. (a)   all up for adoption.

say All of the dogs here need homes. They're all up for adoption.

Write the contraction for the words in parentheses to complete each sentence.

Pedro and I volunteer twice a week. (a)   at the shelter now. (We are)

say: Pedro and I volunteer twice a week. We're at the shelter now.

Write the contraction for the words in parentheses to complete each sentence.

Pedro loves cats. (a)   a volunteer in the cat room. (He is)

say: Pedro loves cats. He's a volunteer in the cat room.

Write the contraction for the words in parentheses to complete each sentence.

Cats like Pedro, too. (a)   always around him. (They are)

say: Cats like Pedro, too. They're always around him.

Write the contraction for the words in parentheses to complete each sentence.

“When (a)   older, you should be a cat doctor,” I tell Pedro. (you are)

say: “When you're older, you should be a cat doctor,” I tell Pedro.

Read each sentence. Then write another sentence to tell more about helping animals. Use a contraction from the chart in each sentence.

The dogs and cats are lonely.

What did you write about the lonely cats and dogs?

Read each sentence. Then write another sentence to tell more about helping animals. Use a contraction from the chart in each sentence.

Pedro is busy.

What did you say about Pedro being busy?

Read each sentence. Then write another sentence to tell more about helping animals. Use a contraction from the chart in each sentence.

I am about to adopt a pet.

What did you say about you adopting a pet?

Read each sentence. Then write another sentence to tell more about helping animals. Use a contraction from the chart in each sentence.

You are a big help.

What did you say to me about being a big help?

How can people help at an animal shelter? Write three sentences. Use a contraction from the chart in each one.

What did you say about how people can help at an animal shelter?

Write a contraction from the chart to complete each sentence.

I (a)   like this video game.

Write a contraction from the chart to complete each sentence.

The pictures (a)   good.

Write a contraction from the chart to complete each sentence.

The game (a)   fun to play

Write a contraction from the chart to complete each sentence.

You bought it yet, have you?

(a)  

Write the contraction for the words in parentheses to complete each sentence.

Movies (a)   as much fun as video games. (are not)

Write the contraction for the words in parentheses to complete each sentence.

This game (a)   end! It goes on and on. (does not)

Write the contraction for the words in parentheses to complete each sentence.

It (a)   bored me, though. (has not)

Write the contraction for the words in parentheses to complete each sentence.

My friends (a)   want to end the game, either. (do not)

Answer each question. Use a contraction from the chart in your answer.

What movie don’t you want to see?

Answer each question. Use a contraction from the chart in your answer.

What movie haven’t you seen that you want to see?

Answer each question. Use a contraction from the chart in your answer.

What game doesn’t interest you?

Answer each question. Use a contraction from the chart in your answer.

Why isn’t it a good game?

What don’t you like to do? Write three sentences about what you don’t like and why. Use three contractions from the chart.