Using Apostrophes
Grade 11th Grade · ELA · 20 min
What's Included
Learning Objective
I can correctly use apostrophes to indicate possession and contractions.
Warm-Up Video
EasyTeaching · 6:51
Apostrophes for Possession | Possessive Nouns | EasyTeaching
Guided Notes
3 key concepts
- 1
Apostrophes are used to show the omission of letters in contractions and to show possession or ownership.
- 2
To show possession for singular nouns, add an apostrophe before the S, and for regular plural nouns, add an apostrophe after the S.
- 3
For irregular plural nouns, the apostrophe goes before the S, because adding an 's' to the plural form is incorrect (e.g., the children's toys).
Practice Questions
3 questions · Multiple choice & Short answer
Exit Ticket
Quick comprehension check
“Add apostrophes where they are needed to show possession or create a contraction: 1. The students essays were well-written. 2. That is Johns car. 3. Theyre going to the store to buy milk. 4. The childrens toys were scattered around the room. 5. The Smiths house is on the corner.”
Complete Lesson Package
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