Year 2 Recognising Simple Contractions
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What's included?
Dedicated Year 2 resources for recognising simple contractions (e.g., can't, isn't), a core punctuation objective in the KS1 national curriculum for GPS. Materials focus on establishing the conceptual understanding that the apostrophe replaces missing letters, preparing pupils for reading and decoding contracted forms. This key small step supports varied fluency and is crucial for developing reading comprehension and spelling mastery. Use this resource from the CS Grammar, Punctuation and Spelling Scheme to teach the function of the contraction apostrophe.
Full step description and curriculum objectives
Year 2 Word Classes 2
Year 2 Apostrophes
Lesson Input
Materials to introduce the lesson, explain concepts and model what pupils will do independently.
Independent Tasks
Activities that help pupils practise, apply and secure their understanding after the main teaching input.
Deeper Learning and Extension
Tasks that deepen understanding, promote discussion and stretch/extend pupils who are ready for greater challenge.
Resources at a glance
- PowerPointModelling PPTA teacher-led tool to guide children through a learning objective with a mix of different question types.
- WorksheetVaried FluencyConsolidate and secure understanding of key concepts with three fluency-based questions.
- WorksheetApplication and ReasoningPromote deeper learning with three different application and reasoning questions.
- WorksheetHomeworkThree different questions to complete at home and consolidate what has been learned in class.
