Apostrophes Week 1 w b 6 1 14

Apostrophes – Week 1 w. b. 6. 1. 14

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

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. )

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

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?

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

Quick Test 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. My teams always losing. Youre going to be late. There arent any left. I wouldnt pay that much for it. Shes quite pretty.

Quick Test 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 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.

Apostrophes – Week 2 w. b. 13. 1. 14

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.

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.

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. )

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.

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.

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.

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

Quick Test 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 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.

Quick Test 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 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.

Apostrophes – Week 3 w. b. 20. 1. 14

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, trade. 5 mins

Where does the apostrophe go? The dogs lead broke. Where does the apostrophe go? Both my sisters birthdays are in June. Where does the apostrophe go? The shops sign fell off in the wind. Where does the apostrophe go? Kerrys homework was late. dog’s sisters’ Shop’s Kerry’s Where does the apostrophe go? James homework was late. Where does the apostrophe go? The schools exam results were great. James’ School’s Where does the apostrophe go? All the childrens books went missing. Where does the apostrophe go? Both schools pupils turned up to the event. Children’s Schools’

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

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

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

Apostrophes – Week 4 w. b. 27. 1. 14

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

Test 1. I dont want to go outside. 2. Theyre always moaning. 3. Hes late for PE again. 4. John and Sophie werent friends anymore. 5. I didnt stop raining for hours. 6. My mums garden has lots of flowers. 7. All the teachers cars were parked outside. 8. All the pupils new timetables were ready. 9. The pupils bag got stolen. 10. My cats eyes are green.

Test 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 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. 8. All the pupils’ new timetables were ready. 9. The pupil’s bag got stolen. 10. My cat’s eyes are green.

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.

Apostrophes Week 5 w. b. 3. 2. 14

Exception to the Rule Its & 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.

Find the Fib 1. It’s not the right way to fix its mechanism. 2. It’s collar is so small, its choking. Which sentence is incorrect? Clue: Look at the apostrophes. 3. It’s time its food was put out. 3 mins

Find the Fib 1. It’s not the right way to fix its mechanism. 2. It’s collar is so small, its choking. Which sentence uses was or were incorrectly? 3. It’s time its food was put out. 3 mins

Find the Fib 1. On your whiteboard, create an apostrophes find the fib to test your partner. Use the literacy mats to check the rules if you need to. 3 mins

Find the Fib 1. On your whiteboard, create an apostrophes find the fib to test your partner. 2. Test your shoulder partner and your face partner. 3 mins

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.

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.

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.

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.

Apostrophes – Week 6 w. b. 10. 2. 14

Test time! Write the following sentences in your literacy book. Put in the apostrophes where they are missing.

Test 1. My mums garden has lots of flowers. 2. Its time to put its lead on. 3. All the pupils new timetables were ready. 4. The pupils bag got stolen. 5. My cats eyes are green. 6. Its time my team won its first match. 7. Shes quite pretty. 8. All the pupils books were in a pile. 9. The teachers face went red with anger. 10. Looking at the bird, its clear its injured its wing.

Test 1. My mum’s garden has lots of flowers. 2. It’s time to put its lead on. 3. All the pupils’ new timetables were ready. 4. The pupil’s bag got stolen. 5. My cat’s eyes are green. 6. It’s time my team won its first match. 7. She’s quite pretty. 8. All the pupils’ books were in a pile. 9. The teacher’s face went red with anger. 10. Looking at the bird, it’s clear it’s injured its wing.