1. Language Arts
3rd Grade
Possessive Nouns
Ashley Moore

2. Definition:
A possessive noun is used to show possession (owning or having).
The girl’s shirt.
Can also show an attribute or aspect
The book’s pages
Possessive nouns tell you who or what the modified noun or pronoun belongs to.

3. The dog’s collar is red.
The word "dog's" is the possessive noun. It tells you that the noun "collar" belongs to the dog.
Add 's to the end of a singular noun to make it possessive.

4. Optional:
If the noun is singular and ends with an s, add 's or add only the apostrophe (').
For example:
The bus’s engine stopped.
The bus’ engine stopped.

5. We saw the children’s art work.
Nouns that are plural but DO NOT end in –s, uses the apostrophe (’) s.

6. My sisters’ names are Erika and Rachael.
With words that are plural and end with -s, like “sisters”, add the apostrophe (’) to the end.

7. More examples of sentences with possessive nouns:
The sailors’ boat was uncomfortable.
Mr. Evans’ class has a great website.
The class’ teacher was very young.

8. …Continued The pony’s rider was too small.
Your brother’s attitude got him in trouble.
Amy’s report card was excellent.

9. …Continued Mother’s dinner begins at 6:00.
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…Continued
Mother’s dinner begins at 6:00.
The attendants’ uniforms were blue and gold.
The babysitters heated the babies’ bottles.

10. …Continued Douglas borrowed Kristen’s ruler.
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…Continued
Douglas borrowed Kristen’s ruler.
The volunteers’ program needs more people.
The horses’ manes were brushed.

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Review
Add an apostrophe and s ('s) to form the possessive of most singular nouns.
Add an apostrophe (') to form the possessive of plural nouns that end with s.
Add an apostrophe and s ('s) to form the possessive of plural nouns that do not end with s.

12. Works Cited Information: http://www.rhlschool.com/eng3n9.htm
essons/possessivenouns.html
online.com/objects/ViewObject.aspx?ID=wcn 1601
Pictures: Power point clip art