1. Possessive Nouns

2. What are they?? The possessive form of a noun shows ownership or relationship.

3. Here are some examples: The divers waited outside the archaeologist’s tent. What does this show? Ownership. The tent belongs to the archaeologist.

4. Another Example: The archaeologist’s family had come to visit. What does this show? A relationship between the archaeologist and his/her family.

5. When can we use possessive nouns? You may use possessive nouns in the place of longer phrases.

6. For example: The divers used a robot to find the location of the ship. Can we shorten this? The divers used a robot to find the ship’s location.

7. Spelling Rules! Singular Add an apostrophe and s. For example: Mars Mars’s orbit

8. Spelling Rules! Plural ending in –s. Add an apostrophe. For example: Travelers Travelers' postcards

9. Spelling Rules! Plural not ending in –s. Add an apostrophe and s. For example: Men Men’s shoes

10. Why does this matter?? When you write, be sure you have formed the possessive correctly. A misplaced apostrophe can confuse the reader.

11. Practice time! QUITELY – get your workbook and remain seated!