“Sky High Workbook" Unit 1
5. Contradictions: Don't and Do
Activity 3: Explain (write on the board)
do not – don’t
does not = doesn’t
Teacher: Speak aloud several sentences using these contractions. Ask students to provide their own examples.
Examples:
Wolves don’t wear clothing.
A wolf doesn’t walk on two legs.
Then, give students cards to practice the use of don’t or doesn’t to complete the sentences below.
1. A wolf _________________ eat ice cream. (doesn’t / don’t)
2. Wolves ________________ live in water. (doesn’t / don’t)
3. Usually children _______________ like to go to bed early. (doesn’t / don’t)
4. Israel ______________ have much rain in the summer. (doesn’t / don’t)
5. Wolves ___________ usually hunt alone. (doesn’t / don’t)