1. The Mighty Apostrophe ’

2. The apostrophe has 2 functions 1
The apostrophe has 2 functions 1. To replace missing letters in contractions. 2. To show that something belongs to someone. (possession)

3. Contractions

4. I am
I’m

5. We are
We’re

6. He is
He’s

7. Now try contracting these words.
Can not
She had
They are
He will
We have
Can’t
She’d
They’re
He’ll
We’ve

8. Possession

9. Apostrophes can also be used to show that something belongs to someone else.
Miss Barnett’s chair.

10. Have a go at putting the apostrophes in the right place.
The pencil case that belonged to Megan.
Megan’s pencil case.
The drink that belonged to Jack
Jack’s drink.
The book that belonged to Tiarna.
Tiarna’s book
The rubber that belonged to Charles
Charles’ rubber

11. Your spelling words this week will be to do with contractions in group 1 and 2. Group 3 you will be given sentences to write with the correct use of an apostrophe.