1. Possessive Nouns- PNA Possessive Noun Adjective- PNA
shows ownership and modifies like an adjective.
It will always have an apostrophe s (‘s) or an s apostrophe (s’) after it.
Label the possessive noun with PNA (possessive noun adjective)..
To find the PNA ask the question whose and then say the noun. (Ex., Who’s car? Sam’s PNA

2. Possessive Nouns Rules
1.) For a singular noun- add (‘s) Example- boy’s 2.) For a plural noun that ends in s- add (‘) Example- boys’ 3.) For a plural noun that does NOT end in s- add (‘s) Example- men’s

3. Let’s Practice! Nouns Singular or Plural Rule # Eagle wings
Boots laces
Geese feathers
The coat of Ted
The jobs of the men

4. Let’s try one more! Singular Poss Plural Poss Clock Baby Child Man Box
Nouns
Singular Poss
Plural Poss
Clock
Baby
Child
Man
Box

5. To make a singular noun possessive, add an apostrophe and an “s” to the end. Do this even if the noun already ends with an “s”.
The classroom belongs to Mr. Gonzales.
Mr. Gonzales’s classroom
The book belongs to Jeff ________________

6. To make a plural noun that ends in “s” possessive, add an apostrophe to the end.
The restroom belongs to the girls The girls’ restroom
The flavor belongs to the beans __________________

7. To make an irregular plural noun that does not end in “s” possessive, add an apostrophe and an “s” to the end.
The toys belong to the children The children’s toys
The food belongs to the geese __________________

8. Quick Fire Challenge! Write the correct possessive noun to show belonging. For example: The ball belongs to the boy= the boy’s ball
The car belongs to the man_________________
The dinner belongs to the family __________________
The books belong to the students_______________
The candy belongs to Jessica ___________________________
The mess belongs to the dogs ____________________________
The paintings belongs to the woman_____________________
The homework belongs to Mike ______________________________
The mouse hole belongs to the mice ________________________
The blanket belongs to the child ______________________________
The house belongs to Mrs. Johnson _____________________