1. Harcourt Journeys: Grammar Skills
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2. Unit 3: Lesson 12
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3. Part 1: Singular Possessive Nouns
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4. Today, we are going to learn about singular possessive nouns.
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5. What is a possessive noun?g
What is a possessive noun?
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6. A possessive noun is a noun that shows ownership.
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7. Singular Possessive Nouns
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8. Singular possessive nouns show that one person or thing owns something.
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9. The possessive form of singular nouns is formed by adding an ’s
The possessive form of singular nouns is formed by adding an ’s. Examples: Stephen’s house Flower’s petals Boy’s backpack
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10. Your turn. Change the statements to show possession. 1
Your turn. Change the statements to show possession. 1. pages of the book __________________________ 2. hat of the girl _________________________
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11. Your turn. Change the statements to show possession. 1
Your turn. Change the statements to show possession. 1. sled that belongs to Sierra __________________________ 2. car that belongs to mom _________________________
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12. Even if the singular noun ends in s, you can still add ’s or just put an apostrophe at the end. Examples: bus’s tires or bus’ tires Jess’s basketball or Jess’ basketball
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13. Your turn. Change the statements to show possession. 1
Your turn. Change the statements to show possession. 1. the chalkboard of the class __________________________ 2. The glove belonging to Iris _________________________
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14. Your turn. Change the statements to show possession. 1
Your turn. Change the statements to show possession. 1. the teacher belonging to the class __________________________ 2. the Nintendo DS belonging to Jess _________________________

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SUM IT UP
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16. Example: student’s pencil
Rule: Add ’s to make singular nouns possessive.
Example: student’s pencil
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17. PRACTICE!
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19. Singular Possessive Noun Practice:
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20. MORE PRACTICE!
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21. Directions: Change the statement to make it show possession.
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22. _________________________________ (The hat that belongs to Sammy)
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23. _________________________________ (The ball that belongs to Sasha)
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24. _________________________________ (The wick of the candle)
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25. _________________________________ (The truck that belongs to Jess)
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26. _________________________________ (The driver of the bus)
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28. Part 2: Plural Possessive Nouns
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29. Plural Possessive Nounsg
Plural Possessive Nouns
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30. Plural nouns show that two or more persons or things own something together.
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31. Most plural nouns show possession by adding just an apostrophe
Most plural nouns show possession by adding just an apostrophe. Examples: girls’ soccer team horses’ barn
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32. Your turn. Change the statements to show possession. 1
Your turn. Change the statements to show possession. 1. desks belonging to the students __________________________ 2. food belonging to the pets _________________________
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33. Your turn. Change the statements to show possession. 1
Your turn. Change the statements to show possession. 1. books belonging to the students __________________________ 2. troop belonging to the boys _________________________
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34. To form the possessive of irregular plural nouns that do not end is s, add an ’s. Examples: women’s clothing children’s toys
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35. Your turn. Change the statements to show possession. 1
Your turn. Change the statements to show possession. 1. work boots belonging to the men __________________________ 2. shoes belonging to the women _________________________
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36. Your turn. Change the statements to show possession. 1
Your turn. Change the statements to show possession. 1. golf team belonging to the men __________________________ 2. bedding area of the deer _________________________
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38. Rule: Add an apostrophe to make most plural nouns possessive
Rule: Add an apostrophe to make most plural nouns possessive. Example: horses’ hay Rule: Add ‘s to make irregular plural nouns possessive. Example: children’s playground
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39. PRACTICE!
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40. Click the icon to view the presentation.
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41. Singular and Plural Possessive Noun Practice: Harcourt
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42. MORE PRACTICE!
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43. Directions: Change the statement to make it show possession.
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44. _________________________________ (The dresses of the girls)
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45. _________________________________ (The parade for the veterans)

46. _________________________________ (The kennels of the dogs)
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47. _________________________________ (The engines of the cars)
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48. _________________________________ (The uniforms of the men)
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49. _________________________________ (The shoes of the women)
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50. _________________________________ (The toys of the children)

52. Review
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53. What is a possessive noun?g
What is a possessive noun?
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54. A possessive noun is a noun that shows ownership.
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55. Singular Possessive Nouns
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56. Singular possessive nouns show that one person or thing owns something else.
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57. The possessive form of singular nouns is formed by adding an ‘s
The possessive form of singular nouns is formed by adding an ‘s. Examples: Stephen’s house Flower’s petals Boy’s backpack
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58. Plural Possessive Nounsg
Plural Possessive Nouns
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59. Plural nouns show that two or more persons or things own something together.
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60. Most plural nouns show possession by adding just an apostrophe
Most plural nouns show possession by adding just an apostrophe. Examples: girls’ soccer team horses’ barn
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61. To form the possessive of irregular plural nouns that do not end is s, add an ’s. Examples: women’s clothing children’s toys
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62. PRACTICE
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63. Directions: Add the apostrophe to make the noun possessive.
Circle whether the noun is a singular or plural possessive noun.
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64. the puppies mother
S P
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65. the cats family
S P
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66. the chefs kitchen
S P
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67. the horses pasture
S P
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68. the pigs pen
S P
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69. the butterflies wings
S P
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70. the cheetahs spots
S P
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71. the hippos friend
S P
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72. the wolves pack
S P
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73. a mothers love
S P
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74. the reindeers ball
S P
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76. Part 4: Verb Tenses
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79. How did you do?
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