Contractions
What is the contraction for cannot?
can't
What is a noun?
A noun is a person, place or thing.
What is the date today?
Monday, June 16, 2025
Where do arctic foxes live?
Way up North in the tundra, near the North Pole.
What do we need to remember when we are writing or typing a proper noun, like a name or a city?
We must capitalize the first letter of proper nouns.
What is the contraction for do not?
don't
What is a verb?
A verb is an action word; something you can do.
Which season is starting very soon?
Summer!
Do camels sweat?
No, their bodies do not use much water. Their bodies conserve water.
What do we need to include when we write a sentence?
We need to capitalize the first word and we need punctuation at the end, like a period, question mark or exclamation point!
What is the contraction for is not?
isn't
What is an adjective?
An adjective is a word that describes a noun.
September!
They are nocturnal. They eat insects. Many bats hunt at night.
What are quotation marks?
They are punctuation marks that go around words to show dialogue or talking in stories.
What is the contraction for will not?
won't
What is an adverb?
An adverb is a word that describes a verb, adjective, or other adverb.
When do we get our 2nd grade report cards?
On Wednesday, June 18, our last day of school!
Where do many birds go for the winter?
They fly south for the winter.
Are you ready for 3rd grade
What punctuation mark do we need at the end of this sentence?
A question mark. (?)