1. Have 2 uses. Use #1: To show possession (belonging).
Apostrophes
Have 2 uses.
Use #1: To show possession (belonging).

2. Apostrophe—where does it go?
Singular word---add an apostrophe and “s”
Mother ____________
Lois ______________
Ox ________________
Lady ______________
Plural word
Does it end in “s”?
Sisters ____________
Boys ______________
Joneses ____________
Ladies _____________
Friends ____________
Do I need to add an “s”?
Children ____________
Women ____________
ASK: Is it showing possession?
READ carefully to see if it is already plural!

3. Apostrophes
Have 2 uses.
Use #2: To show that a letter(s) has been taken out.
*contractions
* Singles letters, dates, numbers…

4. Joining nouns or pronouns.
APOSTROPHES
Taking out letters.
Joining nouns or pronouns.
Contractions
Will not ____________
Cannot ____________
Shall not ___________
Does not ___________
Should not _________
Were not __________
You have ____________
It is ________________
She would ___________
Trudy is _____________
You are ______________
She will _____________
They are ____________
I will _______________

5. Contraction or possessive pronoun?
your
you’re
ladies’
ladies
its
it’s
who’s
whose