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Do you want your students to always remember where the apostrophe goes in contractions? If you do, then you should teach your students how to perform... CONTRACTION SURGERY!
This PowerPoint activity lesson guides students through the process of turning two words into a contraction.
The idea behind this lesson is that words can be joined together through the amazing "contractionectomy" surgery. Letters are removed and the patients are sutured back together, leaving a small scar--the apostrophe!
Medical equipment and terms are introduced at the beginning of the lesson, which creates major buy-in by students. The elaborate animation and sound effects show the letters being excised, changing color, disappearing, and being replaced by a scar, which turns into an apostrophe.
Contraction words are presented in sentence, as well as surgical, context.
The classic theme music from the soap, General Hospital, is incorporated into the presentation. Students also enjoy the extra sound effects that are used throughout the lesson.
This activity will provide a fun and memorable lesson, leaving students with a visual image they will remember for years to come.
The duration of this presentation is long enough to split into one-three learning sessions.
Included:
--Full-color, animated PowerPoint Show, which includes music and sound effects
--Two different forms of student recording sheets (both in ppt and pdf)
--Two activity sheets that can be used as practice, homework, or assessment.
--Dr. Karen's Contraction Surgery Teaching Tips
--Link to FREE PowerPoint Viewer and Trial
--Link to FREE program to open compressed files (ExtractNow)
--A lot of fun and deep learning
Please download the Demo version of this file, but be aware that file size limitations in preview files don't allow inclusion of most sounds and animations.
Coming Soon: Contraction General Hospital, the Sequel!
This PowerPoint activity lesson guides students through the process of turning two words into a contraction.
The idea behind this lesson is that words can be joined together through the amazing "contractionectomy" surgery. Letters are removed and the patients are sutured back together, leaving a small scar--the apostrophe!
Medical equipment and terms are introduced at the beginning of the lesson, which creates major buy-in by students. The elaborate animation and sound effects show the letters being excised, changing color, disappearing, and being replaced by a scar, which turns into an apostrophe.
Contraction words are presented in sentence, as well as surgical, context.
The classic theme music from the soap, General Hospital, is incorporated into the presentation. Students also enjoy the extra sound effects that are used throughout the lesson.
This activity will provide a fun and memorable lesson, leaving students with a visual image they will remember for years to come.
The duration of this presentation is long enough to split into one-three learning sessions.
Included:
--Full-color, animated PowerPoint Show, which includes music and sound effects
--Two different forms of student recording sheets (both in ppt and pdf)
--Two activity sheets that can be used as practice, homework, or assessment.
--Dr. Karen's Contraction Surgery Teaching Tips
--Link to FREE PowerPoint Viewer and Trial
--Link to FREE program to open compressed files (ExtractNow)
--A lot of fun and deep learning
Please download the Demo version of this file, but be aware that file size limitations in preview files don't allow inclusion of most sounds and animations.
Coming Soon: Contraction General Hospital, the Sequel!
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loripinkard
Had so much fun with this!
May 15, 2013 
sweetangelxxo
Loved this, my 1st graders loved it too...
April 14, 2013
pohlhaust
My kids had a ball cutting up their words, this was a great introduction.
March 24, 2013
Jetestoosweet
Power point was very helpful - thanks. Happy with my purchase!
February 19, 2013
denisecfaust
I did this last year and loved it. Glad to have some new materials to go with the lesson.
February 17, 2013
formand
KIDS LOVED THIS! It helped before I did a follow up activity
February 17, 2013
Beth Umphers
Can't wait to use this!
January 29, 2013
Jennifer Bruce (TpT Seller)
I did this type of lesson/theme last year with contractions, but the powerpoint REALLY helps to visually show the concept better than just myself modeling it in front of the class. Students also performed the surgeries at their desks and the sounds/music really added a lot. Thank you for your excellent work!
January 17, 2013
Karen Harris (TpT Seller)
Thanks, Jennifer! I, too, used this approach for a few years, but could always imagine a more exciting video clip playing inside my head. My teacher partners say that I see everything in life through PowerPoints... It took a LOT of work to create this slideshow, but it has definitely had the desired effect. Upper grade teachers tell me that my former second-graders still talk about this PowerPoint! They encourage their teachers to show it in class to help "all of the kids who are new and didn't get Contraction Surgery at their previous school!" They really just want to have fun with the PowerPoint again. ;-) I always crack up when the kids react to the excised letter turning red and dropping off. They think it is so gory!
Thanks again for your comments. It's really nice to hear such encouraging words!
Karen
Thanks again for your comments. It's really nice to hear such encouraging words!
Karen
January 17, 2013
Julietvictoria
My kids loved this! Really helped them understand the concept. Thank you for sharing.
January 12, 2013
Karen Harris (TpT Seller)
You're so welcome. I'm glad your kids had fun with the activity. I'm excited to use it with my kids this year!
Karen
Karen
January 17, 2013
Evrmoi21
Great way to introduce contractions. We didn't dress as surgeons, but did the surgery anyways using our scalpels (scissors) and stitches (bandaids). Kids absolutely got the concept. They all went home to show Mom and Dad how to write contractions using bandaids.
November 16, 2012
Karen Harris (TpT Seller)
Thanks for your comments! I have had several parents tell me that this approach has helped THEM to know how to spell contractions. ;-) If I can play even a small part in the "War on Apostrophe Abuse," I will have lived a worthwhile life. Just kidding...
Thanks for supporting my store!
Karen
Karen
Thanks for supporting my store!
Karen
Karen
January 17, 2013
maryjohnson
The powerpoint says the actual file has sounds and actions. How do I get the actual files since I have purchased this program?
November 14, 2012
Karen Harris (TpT Seller)
The sounds and actions are embedded in the purchased download. If you are seeing the notes about the sounds and actions, you may still have the preview file open. :-) Make sure you are opening the large file. Also, be sure you have your sound turned on.
If it is still not working for you, email me at coolschoolwithkaren@gmail.com, and I will send a replacement copy your way.
Karen
If it is still not working for you, email me at coolschoolwithkaren@gmail.com, and I will send a replacement copy your way.
Karen
November 15, 2012
Karen Harris (TpT Seller)
Allison, I'm so glad! Thanks for supporting my store.
Karen
Karen
January 17, 2013
Alice Tallackson
Thank you! This is awesome!!!
September 30, 2012
Karen Harris (TpT Seller)
I'm so glad you liked it!
Karen
Thanks for supporting my store. :-)
Karen
Thanks for supporting my store. :-)
January 17, 2013
Whitney Grantham (TpT Seller)
Love the powerpoint! Very detailed and colorful! Thank you!
August 30, 2012
Karen Harris (TpT Seller)
Thanks, Whitney. I'm glad it worked well for your class. :-) I have to admit that I look forward to using this PowerPoint each year. It's always good for some giggles... ;-)
Karen
Karen
January 17, 2013
heathermatthews
This is an amazing resource we all dressed up in surgical masks and the kids loved getting into character. Great learning too. Thanks
July 13, 2012
Karen Harris (TpT Seller)
Thanks, Jennifer! I, too, used this approach for a few years, but could always imagine a more exciting video clip playing inside my head. My teacher partners say that I see everything in life through PowerPoints... It took a LOT of work to create this slideshow, but it has definitely had the desired effect. Upper grade teachers tell me that my former second-graders still talk about this PowerPoint! They encourage their teachers to show it in class to help "all of the kids who are new and didn't get Contraction Surgery at their previous school!" They really just want to have fun with the PowerPoint again. ;-) I always crack up when the kids react to the excised letter turning red and dropping off. They think it is so gory!
Thanks again for your comments. It's really nice to hear such encouraging words!
Karen
Thanks again for your comments. It's really nice to hear such encouraging words!
Karen
January 17, 2013
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cburkett22
I bought your powerpoint about contractions and love it! I was wondering if the powerpoint could include some of the other contractions like is, are, and will?
March 4, 2013
Karen Harris (TpT Seller)
I'm so glad you like the PowerPoint! A Sequel to Contraction General Hospital is on my To-Do list. In the meantime, you should check-out my Rainbow Contractions PPT. It covers other contractions, and also allows you to personalize the activity with your students' names. My students love this one, too.
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Thanks, again, for your support of my store.
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Be sure to become a follower of my store. I will be having some big giveaways soon, and will be adding some really fun items in the near future.
Thanks, again, for your support of my store.
Karen
March 4, 2013
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