2nd grade
Contractions
Ten pairs of words to join into contractions: don’t, can’t, I’m, it’s, we’re, she’ll and let’s.
Phonics worksheet · Syllables and word building
Change y to i
Ten words that end in y: babies, puppies, cried and flies change the y to i, days, toys and keys keep it. Both rules are on the sheet.
- Grade level
- 2nd grade
- Time
- About 15 minutes
- Answer key
- Yes, page 2 of the PDF
- Kids practice
- Syllables, Prefixes and suffixes, Spelling rules for endings, Compound words
What kids do
“Add the ending to each word. Look at the letter before the y first!”
Teacher tip
Look at the letter before the y. A consonant means change y to i.
How to use it
- Teach one rule at a time and post it on the board.
- Read each new word in a sentence so kids hear the meaning change.
- Send it home with a note asking families to listen to their child read the words.
Watch for
Kids who split syllables by letter count instead of sound. Clap the word again.
Talk about it
- How many parts does this word have?
- What sound does this letter or letter team make?
Take it further
Make a class book of compound words with a drawing for each.
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