3rd Grade Contractions Resources

Spelling 1

Spelling is a core language arts skill in the third grade curriculum. You can support kids' spelling skills with this guided lesson that features targeted instruction in common spelling patterns, as well as plenty of chances to practice. The content of this lesson was created by our team of teachers and curriculum experts. For even more spelling practice, consider downloading and printing our recommended spelling worksheets.

3rd grade

Reading & writing

Guided Lesson

Contractions in Construction

Worksheet

Contractions in Construction

Replace two-word phrases with the correct contractions in this construction zone.

3rd grade

Reading & writing

Worksheet

Letter Writing 1

Guided Lesson

Letter Writing 1

Letter writing is an engaging and important writing format for third graders to master. You can support the development of letter writing expertise with this lesson that provides guidance on the structure and anatomy of a letter. Written by curriculum experts, this lesson will teach kids the various features that make a letter easier to read, and will also offer plenty of opportunities to practice.

3rd grade

Guided Lesson

Text Message Language

Worksheet

Text Message Language

Turn text messages full of abbreviated language and lacking punctuation into proper English.

3rd grade

Reading & writing

Worksheet

Crystal Clear Contractions

Worksheet

Crystal Clear Contractions

Contractions will become crystal clear for your students when they practice contraction formation with this worksheet.

3rd grade

Reading & writing

Worksheet

Apostrophes in Contractions 1

Exercise

Apostrophes in Contractions 1

Practice makes perfect, and these exercises that focus on contractions with apostrophes give your student the ability to work independently while still providing helpful hints when needed.

2nd grade

Reading & writing

Exercise

Contraction Actions

Lesson plan

Contraction Actions

Help your students spring into action with contractions! With this lesson, your students will create contractions from the words will, not, and have. With a focus on spelling and word structure, they will be empowered to use contractions.

3rd grade

Reading & writing

Lesson plan

Grammar Basics: Compound Words, Contractions, & Abbreviations

Worksheet

Grammar Basics: Compound Words, Contractions, & Abbreviations

Challenge your child to to identify compound words, contractions, and abbreviations in a short story.

3rd grade

Reading & writing

Worksheet

Contractions

Exercise

Contractions

Students will appreciate the ability to write some of their most commonly used words after working through this exercise on contractions.

3rd grade

Reading & writing

Exercise

Hunting for Contractions

Lesson plan

Hunting for Contractions

Some people hunt animals, while some hunt for treasure. We are going on a contraction hunt! Use this lesson to teach your students to find words in context that can form contractions.

3rd grade

Reading & writing

Lesson plan

3rd Grade Contractions Resources

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