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WEEK 5
Previous
Knowledge
THE USE OF APOSTROPHES
Learning
Objectives
State what an apostrophe is.

Mention the uses of an apostrophe


in showing possession and contraction.
Identify possessive nouns.
Starter
The pupils play an online game here:
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Connect
The teacher asks the pupils the following questions:

1. What is a noun?
2. What is a pronoun?
3. What are contractions?
 How do you think nouns can be changed to show
possessions?
What is an
apostrophe
The apostrophe is a
form of punctuation
that looks like a comma
but is raised off the line
(‘). It is used to show
possession and
contraction.
Uses of
Apostrophe
 To show
possession.
To form
contractions
To show possession

Possession
 The possessive case of a noun is shown
by the apostrophe and an (s) to show that
something belongs to someone or
something.
 In singular nouns, it is shown by ‘s, e.g.

Bola’s bag, the animal’s foot. However, in


some singular nouns, it is shown by the
apostrophe only (‘) to avoid awkward-
sounding double ‘s’ endings.

Examples:
Mr. Jones’ car
Mrs. Moses’ books.
In the plural, it is shown in
two ways:
a. By adding the apostrophe
only (‘) when the plural
ends in –s or –es, e.g. the
boys’ books, the ladies’
coats.
b. By adding the apostrophe
and s (‘s) when the plural
does not end in s, e.g. the
children’s toys, the
women’s dresses.
Try this

 Insert apostrophe in the right places


1. Topes bag is big.
2. We are going to the Jones this Sunday.
3. The childrens ball is missing.
To form contractions
When the apostrophe is used to contract or shorten words,
it is placed where the letters have been omitted.
Try this
Insert apostrophes in the right
places
More Contractions
Activity
Pupils are put in groups of four they write
possessive forms of nouns and contracted
forms of words. The group with the highest
number of words is applauded.
Consolidate
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Plenary
 Pupils Discuss how to use apostrophes for
contractions and possession.
Classwork
Rewrite each sentence out, placing the apostrophe in the correct place to show
possession:
1) This is James hat.

2) Andy likes to sit behind the drivers side in the car.

3) The ladys car had broken down.

4) The mens lockers were repainted.

5. The painters brushes were bought by the millionaire.

Rewrite these sentences and add the contracted form where necessary

1. Tom does not ever call him.


2. We will see you at the park.
3. They had better not do that.

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