Stage 1 · A1
Apostrophes and elision — use it independently in context
Apostrophes and elision: progressive explanation, topic-specific examples, guided exercises and a corrected assessment.
1. Objective
By the end, you will reuse “Apostrophes and elision” in a sentence or situation of your own.
2. Discover
Read the “Apostrophes and elision” examples as models. Identify what stays stable and what can change.
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
Say what you want to mean first, then express it with “Apostrophes and elision”. Read it again as if you were receiving it.
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.
