Contraction Surgery | No Prep Contractions Activity, ELA Contractions Center

This no prep Contraction Surgery Pack is the perfect way to introduce your students to the concept of fractions! In this hands-on literacy activity, students will use their “scalpels” (scissors) to trim off excess letters, applying bandages as apostrophes to create contractions. It makes a fantastic addition to any ELA curriculum, contractions unit, or literacy center!

Includes 24 pages:
• 5 pages – Contraction Words: Includes 30 of the most common contraction phrases
• 15 pages – Contraction Creation Sheets: Paste each new contraction here
• 1 page – Bandages: Each marked with an apostrophe, to be used for “bandaging” up the contractions
• 1 page – Instructions: A simple outline for getting this activity rolling
• 1 page) – Clipboard: Makes a great cover page for each student’s work
• 1 page – Diploma: The perfect way to celebrate completion of this unit

Use this printable for:
• ELA (English Language Arts) in-class activities a learning centers
• Home school projects for year 2, year 3, year 4, and distance learning