Stage 1 · A1
Apostrophes and elision — practise and choose the right form
Apostrophes and elision: progressive explanation, topic-specific examples, guided exercises and a corrected assessment.
1. Objective
By the end, you will manipulate forms related to “Apostrophes and elision” without copying the model.
2. Discover
Take two “Apostrophes and elision” examples and change one element at a time.
3. Understand
To understand “Apostrophes and elision”, start from the examples rather than an abstract definition. Say the whole sentence, then identify the word’s function: the sound may be the same, but the role is not.
For homophones, do not rely on sound. Use a substitution test or identify the word’s function before writing.
4. Guided practice
5. Independent practice
6. Write / speak
Create two personal examples with “Apostrophes and elision”: one close to the model and one from your own day.
7. Check your learning
8. Remember
For L’apostrophe et l’élision , identify the context first, then the form carrying the useful information. Always check your answer in a complete sentence.
9. Now I can…
- I can recognise “Apostrophes and elision” in a new example.
- I can justify my choice and create an example.
