Apostrophes for Possession and Contractions

Apostrophes for Possession and Contractions

Grade 8 · ELA · 45 min

What's Included

Learning Objective

I can correctly use apostrophes to show possession and create contractions.

Warm-Up Video

TED-Ed · 3:14

When to use apostrophes - Laura McClure

Practice Questions

7 questions · Short answer

Exit Ticket

Quick comprehension check

Rewrite the following sentences, adding apostrophes where needed to show possession: a) The girls bicycles were parked outside. b) The Smiths house is on the corner. c) The dogs bone was buried in the yard. Rewrite the following sentences, using contractions where appropriate: a) I am going to the movies tonight. b) They are not happy with the results. c) He will be arriving late.

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