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Learning to Read
Identifying Common Contractions
Season 2026
Episode 10
This activity focuses on learning the most predictable patterns in common contractions. Learning contractions enhances comprehension and fluency. The adult demonstrates how two words become one by replacing a letter or two with an apostrophe. The child is encouraged to follow the pattern and make contractions. Next, the adult and child read a book together, noting the contractions.
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