Harcourt Journeys: Grammar Skills Copyright © 2011 Kelly Mott
Unit 3: Lesson 12 Copyright © 2011 Kelly Mott
Part 1: Singular Possessive Nouns Copyright © 2011 Kelly Mott
Today, we are going to learn about singular possessive nouns. Copyright © 2011 Kelly Mott
g What is a possessive noun? Copyright © 2011 Kelly Mott
A possessive noun is a noun that shows ownership. Copyright © 2011 Kelly Mott
g Singular Possessive Nouns Copyright © 2011 Kelly Mott
Singular possessive nouns show that one person or thing owns something. Copyright © 2011 Kelly Mott
The possessive form of singular nouns is formed by adding an ’s. Examples: Stephen’s house Flower’s petals Boy’s backpack Copyright © 2011 Kelly Mott
Your turn. Change the statements to show possession. 1. pages of the book __________________________ 2. hat of the girl _________________________ Copyright © 2009 Kelly Mott
Your turn. Change the statements to show possession. 1. sled that belongs to Sierra __________________________ 2. car that belongs to mom _________________________ Copyright © 2011 Kelly Mott
Even if the singular noun ends in s, you can still add ’s or just put an apostrophe at the end. Examples: bus’s tires or bus’ tires Jess’s basketball or Jess’ basketball Copyright © 2011 Kelly Mott
Your turn. Change the statements to show possession. 1. the chalkboard of the class __________________________ 2. The glove belonging to Iris _________________________ Copyright © 2011 Kelly Mott
Your turn. Change the statements to show possession. 1. the teacher belonging to the class __________________________ 2. the Nintendo DS belonging to Jess _________________________
g SUM IT UP Copyright © 2011 Kelly Mott
Rule: Add ’s to make singular nouns possessive. Example: student’s pencil Copyright © 2011 Kelly Mott
PRACTICE! Copyright © 2011 Kelly Mott
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Singular Possessive Noun Practice: zone.com/spelling/poss2.htmlhttp:// zone.com/spelling/poss2.html Copyright © 2011 Kelly Mott
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Directions: Change the statement to make it show possession. Copyright © 2011 Kelly Mott
_________________________________ (The hat that belongs to Sammy) Copyright © 2011 Kelly Mott
_________________________________ (The ball that belongs to Sasha) Copyright © 2011 Kelly Mott
_________________________________ (The wick of the candle) Copyright © 2011 Kelly Mott
_________________________________ (The truck that belongs to Jess) Copyright © 2011 Kelly Mott
_________________________________ (The driver of the bus) Copyright © 2011 Kelly Mott
Part 2: Plural Possessive Nouns Copyright © 2011 Kelly Mott
g Plural Possessive Nouns Copyright © 2011 Kelly Mott
Plural nouns show that two or more persons or things own something together. Copyright © 2011 Kelly Mott
Most plural nouns show possession by adding just an apostrophe. Examples: girls’ soccer team horses’ barn Copyright © 2011 Kelly Mott
Your turn. Change the statements to show possession. 1. desks belonging to the students __________________________ 2. food belonging to the pets _________________________ Copyright © 2011 Kelly Mott
Your turn. Change the statements to show possession. 1. books belonging to the students __________________________ 2. troop belonging to the boys _________________________ Copyright © 2011 Kelly Mott
To form the possessive of irregular plural nouns that do not end is s, add an ’s. Examples: women’s clothing children’s toys Copyright © 2011 Kelly Mott
Your turn. Change the statements to show possession. 1. work boots belonging to the men __________________________ 2. shoes belonging to the women _________________________ Copyright © 2011 Kelly Mott
Your turn. Change the statements to show possession. 1. golf team belonging to the men __________________________ 2. bedding area of the deer _________________________ Copyright © 2011 Kelly Mott
g SUM IT UP Copyright © 2011 Kelly Mott
Rule: Add an apostrophe to make most plural nouns possessive. Example: horses’ hay Rule: Add ‘s to make irregular plural nouns possessive. Example: children’s playground Copyright © 2011 Kelly Mott
PRACTICE! Copyright © 2011 Kelly Mott
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Singular and Plural Possessive Noun Practice: Harcourt om/activity/exploring_posses sives/index.html om/activity/exploring_posses sives/index.html Copyright © 2011 Kelly Mott
MORE PRACTICE! Copyright © 2011 Kelly Mott
Directions: Change the statement to make it show possession. Copyright © 2011 Kelly Mott
_________________________________ (The dresses of the girls) Copyright © 2011 Kelly Mott
_________________________________ (The parade for the veterans)
_________________________________ (The kennels of the dogs) Copyright © 2011 Kelly Mott
_________________________________ (The engines of the cars) Copyright © 2011 Kelly Mott
_________________________________ (The uniforms of the men) Copyright © 2011 Kelly Mott
_________________________________ (The shoes of the women) Copyright © 2011 Kelly Mott
_________________________________ (The toys of the children)
Review Copyright © 2011 Kelly Mott
g What is a possessive noun? Copyright © 2011 Kelly Mott
A possessive noun is a noun that shows ownership. Copyright © 2011 Kelly Mott
g Singular Possessive Nouns Copyright © 2011 Kelly Mott
Singular possessive nouns show that one person or thing owns something else. Copyright © 2011 Kelly Mott
The possessive form of singular nouns is formed by adding an ‘s. Examples: Stephen’s house Flower’s petals Boy’s backpack Copyright © 2011 Kelly Mott
g Plural Possessive Nouns Copyright © 2011 Kelly Mott
Plural nouns show that two or more persons or things own something together. Copyright © 2011 Kelly Mott
Most plural nouns show possession by adding just an apostrophe. Examples: girls’ soccer team horses’ barn Copyright © 2011 Kelly Mott
To form the possessive of irregular plural nouns that do not end is s, add an ’s. Examples: women’s clothing children’s toys Copyright © 2011 Kelly Mott
PRACTICE Copyright © 2011 Kelly Mott
Directions: Add the apostrophe to make the noun possessive. Circle whether the noun is a singular or plural possessive noun. Copyright © 2011 Kelly Mott
the puppies mother S P Copyright © 2011 Kelly Mott
the cats family S P Copyright © 2011 Kelly Mott
the chefs kitchen S P Copyright © 2011 Kelly Mott
the horses pasture S P Copyright © 2011 Kelly Mott
the pigs pen S P Copyright © 2011 Kelly Mott
the butterflies wings S P Copyright © 2011 Kelly Mott
the cheetahs spots S P Copyright © 2011 Kelly Mott
the hippos friend S P Copyright © 2011 Kelly Mott
the wolves pack S P Copyright © 2011 Kelly Mott
a mothers love S P Copyright © 2011 Kelly Mott
the reindeers ball S P Copyright © 2011 Kelly Mott
Part 4: Verb Tenses Copyright © 2011 Kelly Mott
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How did you do? Copyright © 2011 Kelly Mott