1. Apostrophes

2. Apostrophes Possessive case shows ownership or relationship. –Ex: Nicole’s portfolio –Ex: Maddy’s cousin To form a possessive case simply add an apostrophe and an s. –Kevin’s homework

3. Exception A proper name ending in s may add only an apostrophe. –Ex: Ms. Lucas’ cat

4. Plurals To form a possessive case of a plural none ending in s, only add the apostrophe. –Heroes’ stories –Families’ efforts

5. Other Pronouns Possessive personal pronouns do not require an apostrophe –My, mine –His, hers –Their, theirs Indefinite pronouns require an apostrophe and an s. –Everyone’s ideas –Somebody’s book

6. Compound Words In compound words, names of organizations, and words showing joint possession – only the last word is possessive. –School board’s decision –Modern Language Association’s –Yoshi and Bahar’s project

7. Individual Possession When two or more people possess something individually, each of their names is possessive in form. When two or more people possess something individually, each of their names is possessive in form. Lea’s and Chantal’s myth portfolios. Lea’s and Chantal’s myth portfolios. [individual, not joint, possession] [individual, not joint, possession]

8. Homework Post Test 1 on pg. 831-832