1. Apostrophes
can be used to show possession

2. In this lesson you will learn that apostrophes
show possession.
For example, the girl’s hat. OR Erin’s jacket.
Add ‘s to the end of the word.

3. The ball belongs to Daniel.
Interactive task
Write each sentence using apostrophes to show possession.
The ball belongs to Daniel.
The web belongs to the spider.
Well done !

4. The basket belongs to the lady.
Interactive task
Write each sentence using apostrophes to show possession.
The basket belongs to the lady.
The collar belongs to the dog.
Well done !

5. Interactive task
The house of Mary and Anna.
The jacket belonging to the doctor.
The rattle belonging to the baby.
Well done !

6. What about plural nouns !
Well done so far.
What about plural nouns !
ghosts
doctors
girls
boys
teachers
animals

7. If there is more than one owner, we add ‘ to the plural.
The soldiers’ tank.

8. The ball belonging to the boys.
Interactive task
Write each sentence using apostrophes to show possession.
The ball belonging to the boys.
The cave belonging to the dragons.
Well done !

9. Interactive task
The school belonging to the kids.
The books belonging to the teachers.
The community belonging to the citizens.
Well done !

10. Not all plurals end in s! men children mice fish sheep people
Well done so far.
Not all plurals end in s!
men
children
mice
fish
sheep
people

11. The field belonging to the sheep.
Interactive task
Write each sentence using apostrophes to show possession.
The field belonging to the sheep.
The classroom belonging to the children.
Well done !

12. Interactive task
The river belonging to the fish.
The cheese belonging to the mice.
The trophy belonging to the men.
Well done !

13. The lady’s car. Can you explain the difference to a friend?
Good work everyone !
Something to watch out for:
The lady’s car.
Can you explain
the difference
to a friend?
The ladies’ car.

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