Possessives Singular and Plural http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MF7_HalGcYA

Apostrophes to Show Possession To show ownership, nouns have special forms that include apostrophes. Tyler’s sneakers The coaches’ whistles A cat’s hat

The Possessive Forms of Singular Nouns Singular Nouns = JUST ONE person, place, or thing. To write the possessive form of any singular noun, write the noun just as it is (Do not add or leave out any letters). Then add an apostrophe and an “s”. Example: Team + ‘s = team’s Jamie is the team’s new mascot.

Your turn! You will have 3-5 minutes to rewrite each expression using the possessive form. When you hear the bell, STOP, clean-up and get ready to present your answers.  Example: tail of a fox a fox’s tail Leaves of the tree Keys of Mr. Ryan Tent of a camper Friend of David

The Possessive Forms of Plural Nouns Plural Nouns = MORE THAN ONE person, place, or thing. The plural of most nouns Is formed by adding an s: skates, hours, and horses. There are few exceptions, such as women and geese. These plurals are formed by changing the words. If you are not sure how to form the plural of a noun, look it up in the dictionary. How the possessive form of a plural noun is written depends on the ending of the noun.

Add only an apostrophe to form the possessive of a plural noun that ends in s. Trees + ‘ = trees’ The trees’ limbs whipped in the wind. Boys + ‘ = boys’ The boys’ pants were covered with mud. Add only an ‘s to form the possessive of a plural noun that does not end in s. Children + ‘s = children’s The children’s swings were damaged. Mice + ‘s = mice’s The mice’s nests did not survive the storm.

Steps to writing the Possessive of a Plural Noun: Write the plural of the noun. Look at the ending of the noun. If the word ends in S, add only an apostrophe If the word does not end in S, add an apostrophe and an S. NEVER use an apostrophe when writing regular plural nouns. Apostrophes are used only when the noun is possessing something. 

Your turn! In your row, you will have 3-5 minutes to rewrite each expression using the possessive form. When you hear the bell, STOP, clean-up and get ready to present your answers.  Example: coats of the men the men’s coats Soles of the shoes Home of the bees Formation of the geese Names of the women

Class work assignment: This assignment is due by the end of the period. You will need a piece of notebook paper and a pencil or pen. Complete pages 169-172 in the gray BK workbook. On your sheet of paper, write the LETTER and to the answer of the question. When you are finished, please turn your paper into the basket that corresponds to your class period, and begin working on your Nouns foldable.  Please DO NOT forget to put the heading on your paper.