Apostrophe Guide Part 1 ’ Name: 1

What do I do? ’ Part 1: Apostrophes for omission (to show missing letters) Part 2: Apostrophes for possession (to show something belongs to one or more people) 2

Where should I go? Apostrophes for omission (To show missing letters) ’ Would you say “Here is where I go?” 3 Here’s where I go!

Apostrophes for omission (to show missing letters) Insert an apostrophe to show a letter or letters, have been taken away. We have gone to town. It is too hot for me. We’ve gone to town. It’s too hot for me.

Apostrophes for omission (to show missing letters) She has had lots of fun at the park. My new mobile will not work. 5 My new mobile won’t work. She’s had lots of fun at the park.

Apostrophes for omission (to show missing letters) Can you think of any more? Put the long version herePut the short version here

Mobiles and s There’s no need to use an apostrophe in very informal s or texts to friends, as long as the meaning is clear. Would you use apostrophes in an applying for a new job? 7 Its so hot here. Im drinking all Steves bottled water.

End of Part 1 How do you feel? I’m happy to using apostrophes for missing letters (contractions). I think I understand. I’d like to have a go and see how I get on. I’ve got some questions I’d like to ask before I have a go. 8

Apostrophe Guide Part 2 Apostrophes for possession. To show something belongs to one or more people Name: 9

Examples Apostrophes for possession. To show something belongs to one or more people 10 Can you see the dogs’ owner? Can you see the dog’s owner?

We’ll take it step by step. Don’t worry! 11

Apostrophes for possession - to show something belongs to one person Helens skirt was pretty. The dogs lead is red. Mondays class is busy. The boys crying was very loud. 12

Apostrophes for possession - to show something belongs to one person Can you think of any more? 13

Apostrophes for possession - to show something belongs to more than one person The farmers market is very busy. The dogs leads are on the hook. The shops trollys were dirty. The girls bedrooms are messy. 14

Apostrophes for possession - to show something belongs to more than one person Can you think of any more? 15

Where should I go? The cubs 4x4s had a long way to go. A.The cub’s 4x4s had a long way to go. B.The cubs’ 4x4s had a long way to go. C.The cubs’ 4x4s’ had a long way to go. How many cubs are there?Lots!Hint: 16

Where should I go? Its nice to spend time with friends. B. Its’ nice to spend time with friends. C. Its nice to spend time with friends’. What’s missing? Say it aloud – does it make sense?Hint: A. It’s nice to spend time with friends. 17

Where should I go? Steves bottled water supply was running low. A. Steves’ bottled water supply was running low. B. Steves bottled water supply was running low. C. Steve’s bottled water supply was running low. How many people are there?Just one - Steve!Hint: 18

End of Part 2 How do you feel? I’m happy to using apostrophes for to show possession (one of more people) I think I understand. I’d like to have a go and see how I get on. I’ve got some questions I’d like to ask before I have a go. 19

20 Practice It is too hot for me. I can not hear you. I will not come to the park. Write it correctly: Here is the correct place. What is all the fuss about? Write it correctly:

21 Practice Can you see the dog’s parents? 1 dog or more than 1 dog? Write it correctly: Mondays class is busy. When is it a good idea to use apostrophes and other grammar in an ? Helens skirt was pretty. The girls bedrooms are messy. Write it correctly: Answer: