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Missing Apostrophes

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Overview:

An activity where students identify and correct missing apostrophes in contractions. Suitable for early and middle years students.

Learning Objectives:

Understand the role of apostrophes in contractions.
Recognise and correct errors related to missing apostrophes.
Improve writing and editing skills.

How the Activity Works:

Students are given sentences where apostrophes are missing from contractions. Their task is to circle the errors in each sentence and rewrite the words correctly, such as changing "dont" to "don't" or "wont" to "won't." This activity helps students practise proper punctuation and reinforces their understanding of contractions.

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