Sophia Learning
Sophia: Apostrophes
This screencast focuses on the apostrophe; it defines, discusses the three purposes for apostrophe: to show possession, to form contractions, and to show missing letters, and provides examples of each. Links to internet resources for...
Sophia Learning
Sophia: Apostrophes and Contractions
A screencast lesson introducing contractions and explaining how to use apostrophes when forming contractions. [2:56]
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Introduction to the Apostrophe
David and Paige, KA's resident grammarians, introduce a new piece of punctuation: the apostrophe!
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Introduction to Contractions
Apostrophes are great at standing in for missing letters, allowing us to shorten words. Paige and David discuss contractions and the Principle of Least Effort.
Songs for Teaching
Contractions Song for Learning
Contractions are easy when you use this song to help you remember how to form them.
Expansion Learning
Expansion Learning: Pronouns and Contractions
Video provides students with an explanation of pronouns and contractions.