Apostrophes for contraction and singular possession
I can show how an apostrophe works for contraction and for singular possession.
Apostrophes for contraction and singular possession
I can show how an apostrophe works for contraction and for singular possession.
Lesson details
Key learning points
- An apostrophe is an important piece of punctuation with more than one purpose.
- An apostrophe can contract two words together.
- An apostrophe can show if a noun belongs to another singular noun.
- Apostrophes for contraction and singular possession are useful in writing for different reasons.
- Apostrophes are most deeply understood when word class is understood.
Common misconception
Pupils may struggle to remember where to place the apostrophe when contacting some 'not' words.
All 'not' words lose the letter 'o' between 'n' and 't'. Check that pupils are not putting the apostrophe before the 'nt e.g. don't/do'nt.
Keywords
Apostrophe for contraction - a punctuation mark used to contract two words together
Apostrophe for possession (s) - a punctuation mark used to show if a noun belongs to another singular noun
Word class - different types of words that are used to form sentences
Licence
This content is © Oak National Academy Limited (2024), licensed on Open Government Licence version 3.0 except where otherwise stated. See Oak's terms & conditions (Collection 2).
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Starter quiz
6 Questions
noun
adverb
verb
adjective
I am
we are
do not
she is
Exit quiz
6 Questions
used to show if a noun belongs to another singular noun
used to contract two words together
Jack’s golden bean grew into a beanstalk.
Jack couldn’t believe his eyes.