1. LO: Can I use apostrophes correctly within my writing?
Part Two
Apostrophes
LO: Can I use apostrophes correctly within my writing?

2. Can you remember the two main uses for apostrophes?
LO: Can I use apostrophes correctly within my writing?
Can you remember the two main uses for apostrophes?

3. Contraction Possession
LO: Can I use apostrophes correctly within my writing?
Contraction Possession
In pairs: Why do we need to use apostrophes for different reasons?
Challenge: Think about the different languages you study. Are apostrophes used in the same way? How do you show possession?

4. LO: Can I use apostrophes correctly within my writing?

5. LO: Can I use apostrophes correctly within my writing?
Its, It’s or Its’?
We only use an apostrophe in it’s when we are saying it is. That is the only reason! For example: It’s so hot and humid today.
The apostrophe is needed to show omission of the letter ‘i’.

6. LO: Can I use apostrophes correctly within my writing?
Apostrophe Quiz

7. Which is correct? I’m really sorry I can’t come tomorrow.
LO: Can I use apostrophes correctly within my writing?
Which is correct?
I’m really sorry I can’t come tomorrow.
I’m really sorry I cant come tomorrow.
I’m really sorry I ca’nt come tomorrow.

8. Which is correct? I’m really sorry I can’t come tomorrow.
LO: Can I use apostrophes correctly within my writing?
Which is correct?
I’m really sorry I can’t come tomorrow.
I’m really sorry I cant come tomorrow.
I’m really sorry I ca’nt come tomorrow.

9. Which is correct? Olivia’s P.E. kit was in the student’s changing room
LO: Can I use apostrophes correctly within my writing?
Which is correct?
Olivia’s P.E. kit was in the student’s changing room
Olivia’s P.E. kit was in the students’ changing room
Olivia’s P.E. kit was in the students changing room

10. Which is correct? Olivia’s P.E. kit was in the student’s changing room
LO: Can I use apostrophes correctly within my writing?
Which is correct?
Olivia’s P.E. kit was in the student’s changing room
Olivia’s P.E. kit was in the students’ changing room
Olivia’s P.E. kit was in the students changing room

11. Which is correct? Should’nt Ellie’s letter be in her bag?
LO: Can I use apostrophes correctly within my writing?
Which is correct?
Should’nt Ellie’s letter be in her bag?
Shouldn’t Ellies letter be in her bag?
Shouldn’t Ellie’s letter be in her bag?

12. Which is correct? Should’nt Ellie’s letter be in her bag?
LO: Can I use apostrophes correctly within my writing?
Which is correct?
Should’nt Ellie’s letter be in her bag?
Shouldn’t Ellies letter be in her bag?
Shouldn’t Ellie’s letter be in her bag?

13. LO: Can I use apostrophes correctly within my writing?
Which is correct?
Harry’s trainers and Ava’s bookbag were on the floor.
Harry’s trainers’ and Ava’s bookbag were on the floor.
Harry’s trainers and Avas bookbag were on the floor.

14. LO: Can I use apostrophes correctly within my writing?
Which is correct?
Harry’s trainers and Ava’s bookbag were on the floor.
Harry’s trainers’ and Ava’s bookbag were on the floor.
Harry’s trainers and Avas bookbag were on the floor.

15. LO: Can I use apostrophes correctly within my writing?
Which is correct?
Its very cold outside.
It’s very cold outside.
Its’ very cold outside.

16. LO: Can I use apostrophes correctly within my writing?
Which is correct?
Its very cold outside.
It’s very cold outside.
Its’ very cold outside.

17. Apostrophes Extension
LO: Can I use apostrophes correctly within my writing?
Apostrophes Extension
How would you teach someone the rules about using apostrophes correctly?
Can you design a tutor group poster to help you remember all the different rules?
Can you come up with your own examples to help you remember the different uses for apostrophes?
Challenge: Tell a member of your family what you’ve learnt about using apostrophes.