LO: Can I use apostrophes correctly within my writing?

LO: Can I use apostrophes correctly within my writing? Apostrophes have two main uses within writing. To replace missing letters when we shorten words – this is known as contraction or omission. e.g. We have = We’ve We have decided to go to the park or We’ve decided to go to the park. 2. To show ownership – this is known as possession. e.g. Dr Gray’s tie was bright yellow. The tie belongs to Dr Gray so we need to use an apostrophe.

LO: Can I use apostrophes correctly within my writing? Contractions Apostrophes can be used to show that letters are missing. This is referred to as contraction or omission Contractions are common in speech and informal writing. For example: I do not like cauliflower – I don’t like cauliflower. Do not can be shorted to don’t. The apostrophe is added to show that the letter ‘o’ has been taken away. Challenge: Why do you think contractions are used frequently when we speak?

LO: Can I use apostrophes correctly within my writing? Where should the apostrophe be placed in these contractions? I am That has We are He will Could not She would You have It is Do not

LO: Can I use apostrophes correctly within my writing? Contractions Can you change these sentences so that they include contraction apostrophes? We have gone shopping in Exeter. They are both very excited for their holiday. Dad is sleeping and should not be disturbed. We are going to the beach after school. Top tip: the apostrophe is used to show that letters are missing.

LO: Can I use apostrophes correctly within my writing? Possession Apostrophes can also be used to show possession - showing something belongs to a specific person, group, place or thing.

Add an apostrophe and an ‘s’ to show belonging. LO: Can I use apostrophes correctly within my writing? Add an apostrophe and an ‘s’ to show belonging. For example: George’s maths book was on the table. The maths book belongs to George. There is only one George so the apostrophe goes before the ‘s’.

Where should the apostrophe be placed? LO: Can I use apostrophes correctly within my writing? Where should the apostrophe be placed? Noahs jumper was covered in paint. The trees leaves were turning brown. I finally found our dogs lead. Top tip: the jumper belongs to Noah, the leaves belong to the tree and the lead belongs to the dog. Challenge: Can you think of you own sentence that includes a possessive apostrophe?

The students’ cloakroom was a mess. LO: Can I use apostrophes correctly within my writing? If something belongs to more than one person, the apostrophe goes AFTER the ‘s’. For example: The students’ cloakroom was a mess. The cloakroom belongs to the students. The word students is plural and ends in ‘s’, so the apostrophe goes after the ‘s’.

Where should the apostrophe be placed? LO: Can I use apostrophes correctly within my writing? Where should the apostrophe be placed? The boys bedrooms are chaotic! The teachers mugs were everywhere. Your rabbits cage needs cleaning. Top tip: boys, teachers and rabbits are all plural. There is more than one person involved so the apostrophe goes AFTER the ‘s’.