1. Apostrophes – Week 1
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2. Apostrophes
There are 2 ways of using apostrophes. To show omission. (Missing something out.) To show possession. (That something belongs to something or someone.)

3. Omission
Sometimes when we are writing or speaking we shorten two (or more) words into one. For example Did not becomes didn’t She is becomes she’s Notice where the apostrophe goes. It goes where letters have been removed. (NOT where the two words join.)

4. Omission
Look at these examples. Where should the apostrophe go? Do not = dont Are not = arent He is = hes They have = theyve We are = were

5. Did you get it right? Omission
Look at these examples. Where should the apostrophe go? Do not = don’t Are not = aren’t He is = he’s They have = they’ve We are = we’re
Did you
get it right?

6. Quick Test
Write down the following sentences in your literacy book and add the missing apostrophes.

7. Quick Test My teams always losing. Youre going to be late.
There arent any left.
I wouldnt pay that much for it.
Shes quite pretty.

8. Quick Test My team’s always losing. You’re going to be late.
There aren’t any left.
I wouldn’t pay that much for it.
She’s quite pretty.

9. Apostrophes – Week 2
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10. Possession
Apostrophes can also be used to show what belongs to who. For example: That is Ryan’s exercise book? To show the book belongs to Ryan we add and ‘s to the end of his name.

11. Possession
Some more examples Where is the dog’s bowl? Go to Mrs Hull’s office. You are ruining the school’s reputation. That is my dad’s car.

12. Possession
…but it can be a bit more complicated…if a word already ends in ‘s’. If a word already ends in ‘s’ just add an apostrophe at the end. That is Chris’ bike. (Chris already ends in ‘s’ so we just need to add an apostrophe.)

13. Possession
The bit where most people tend to get confused is when we’re dealing with plurals. (More than one person or thing.) These words usually end in ‘s’ anyway so we just have to add an apostrophe at the end. For example. I have two brothers who share a bedroom. My brothers’ bedroom is very untidy. I only have one brother. I often borrow my brother’s phone.

14. Possession Where should the apostrophes go?
My mums birthday is next week.
James PE kit got stolen.
I have two sisters. Both my sisters phones were stolen.
Where did I put the dogs lead?
The teachers pen ran out.

15. Possession Where should the apostrophes go?
My mum’s birthday is next week.
James’ PE kit got stolen.
I have two sisters. Both my sisters’ phones were stolen.
Where did I put the dog’s lead?
The teacher’s pen ran out.

16. Quick Test
Write down the following sentences in your literacy book and add the missing apostrophes.

17. Quick Test All the pupils books were in a pile.
The teachers face went red with anger.
The birds wing was injured.
The schools rules had been broken.
The cars headlights stopped working.

18. Quick Test All the pupils’ books were in a pile.
The teacher’s face went red with anger.
The bird’s wing was injured.
The school’s rules had been broken.
The car’s headlights stopped working.

19. Apostrophes – Week 3
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20. 5mins Quiz Quiz Trade Put your hand up to show you need a partner.
Test each other on the questions you have on your cards.
Swap cards an then find another partner to quiz, quiz, trade.
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21. Where does the apostrophe go?
The dogs lead broke.
dog’s
James homework was late.
James’
Both my sisters birthdays are in June.
sisters’
The schools exam results were great.
School’s
The shops sign fell off in the wind.
Shop’s
All the childrens books went missing.
Children’s
Kerrys homework was late.
Kerry’s
Both schools pupils turned up to the event.
Schools’

22. It’s clear the cat has lost its collar.
Where does the apostrophe go?
They arent the best ones.
Aren’t
Its clear the cat has lost its collar.
It’s clear the cat has lost its collar.
I shouldnt really tell you.
Shouldn’t
Its not the best one I have seen.
It’s
I couldve managed that myself.
Could’ve
Its not clear what its name is.
It’s not clear what its name is.
The time is two oclock.
O’clock
The shop says its closed to its customers today.
The shop says it’s closed to its customers today.

23. Where does the apostrophe go?
I wouldve helped you if you asked.
Would’ve
Lets go over it again.
Let’s
I hadnt thought of that.
Hadn’t
Lets get on with it then.
You shouldnt do that.
Shouldn’t
Its mine, not theirs.
It’s
Tis the season to be jolly.
‘tis
Theyre not going to do it today.
They’re

24. It’s clear the cat has lost its collar.
Where does the apostrophe go?
Its clear the cat has lost its collar.
It’s clear the cat has lost its collar.
Lets go over it again.
Let’s
Its not the best one I have seen.
It’s
Lets get on with it then.
Its not clear what its name is.
It’s not clear what its name is.
Its mine, not theirs.
The shop says its closed to its customers today.
The shop says it’s closed to its customers today.
Theyre not going to do it today.
They’re

25. Apostrophes – Week 4
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26. Test time – How are you doing so far?
Write the following sentences in your literacy book. Put in the apostrophes where they are missing.

27. Test I dont want to go outside. Theyre always moaning.
Hes late for PE again.
John and Sophie werent friends anymore.
I didnt stop raining for hours.
My mums garden has lots of flowers.
All the teachers cars were parked outside.
All the pupils new timetables were ready.
The pupils bag got stolen.
My cats eyes are green.

28. Test I don’t want to go outside. They’re always moaning.
He’s late for PE again.
John and Sophie weren’t friends anymore.
I didn’t stop raining for hours.
My mum’s garden has lots of flowers.
All the teachers’ cars were parked outside.
All the pupils’ new timetables were ready.
The pupil’s bag got stolen.
My cat’s eyes are green.

29. You will have another test in 2 weeks
You will have another test in 2 weeks. Make sure you have revised the rules to improve your score.
Remember there are literacy mats in every classroom to help you revise the rules for apostrophes.

30. Apostrophes Week 5
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31. Exception to the Rule
Its & It’s It’s = An abbreviated form of ‘it is’. e.g. It’s a nice day today Its = Possessive – Belonging to it e.g. The dog has lost its collar. We don’t use the apostrophe to show possession in this case so that we don’t confuse the words its and it’s.

32. 3mins Find the Fib It’s not the right way to fix its mechanism.
It’s collar is so small, its choking.
It’s time its food was put out.
Which sentence is incorrect?
Clue: Look at the apostrophes.
3mins

33. 3mins Find the Fib It’s not the right way to fix its mechanism.
It’s collar is so small, its choking.
It’s time its food was put out.
Which sentence uses was or were incorrectly?
3mins

34. Find the Fib
On your whiteboard, create an apostrophes find the fib to test your partner.
3mins
Use the literacy mats to check the rules if you need to.

35. Find the Fib
On your whiteboard, create an apostrophes find the fib to test your partner.
2. Test your shoulder partner and your face partner.
3mins

36. Numbered Heads Together
Its or It’s?
Don’t eat the food. ____ terrible
Stand up and discuss the answer with the rest of your table.
When you all know the answer sit back down.

37. Numbered Heads Together
Its or It’s?
Don’t eat the food. It’s terrible
Stand up and discuss the answer with the rest of your table.
When you all know the answer sit back down.

38. Numbered Heads Together
Its or It’s?
The horse has run ____ last race.
Stand up and discuss the answer with the rest of your table.
When you all know the answer sit back down.

39. Numbered Heads Together
Its or It’s?
The horse has run its last race.
Stand up and discuss the answer with the rest of your table.
When you all know the answer sit back down.

40. Apostrophes – Week 6
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41. Test time!
Write the following sentences in your literacy book. Put in the apostrophes where they are missing.

42. Test My mums garden has lots of flowers. Its time to put its lead on.
All the pupils new timetables were ready.
The pupils bag got stolen.
My cats eyes are green.
Its time my team won its first match.
Shes quite pretty.
All the pupils books were in a pile.
The teachers face went red with anger.
Looking at the bird, its clear its injured its wing.

43. Test My mum’s garden has lots of flowers.
It’s time to put its lead on.
All the pupils’ new timetables were ready.
The pupil’s bag got stolen.
My cat’s eyes are green.
It’s time my team won its first match.
She’s quite pretty.
All the pupils’ books were in a pile.
The teacher’s face went red with anger.
Looking at the bird, it’s clear it’s injured its wing.