The Apostrophe- Possession/Contractions

 The Apostrophe- Possession/Contractions







Video 1

VIDEO 2

VIDEO 3


FOLLOW UP PRACTICE EXERCISES

Activity 1

Activity 2

Activity 3

Activity 4

Activity 5 multiple activities, correct sentences

Activity 6 insert the apostrophe where needed

Activity 7 tell if apostrophe is used correctly

Activity 8 multiple activities

Activity 9 multiple with family tree

Activity 10 singular and plural with possessives


Grade 3 English Language Lesson Plan: Mastering Apostrophes for Possessive Nouns

Strand: Grammar and Conventions

Objective:
By the end of this lesson, students will be able to demonstrate appropriate use of the apostrophe when writing possessive nouns.

Engage (5 minutes):

  • Greet the students and explain the aim of the lesson: to understand and correctly use apostrophes when writing possessive nouns.
  • Define possessive nouns as nouns that show ownership or possession.
  • Show examples of possessive nouns using flashcards (e.g., "the cat's tail," "Tom's book").

Explore (10 minutes):

  • Explain the role of the apostrophe in forming possessive nouns.
  • Discuss the two main uses of the apostrophe: to show possession (e.g., the dog's bone) and to indicate contraction (e.g., can't, didn't).
  • Emphasize that the apostrophe is placed before the "s" to show possession for singular nouns, and after the "s" for plural nouns.
  • Have students watch a video clip on teacher’s blogsite for further clarity and explanation.

·         Present sentences on the whiteboard with missing apostrophes for possessive nouns.

·         Allow students to discuss in pairs or small groups where they think the apostrophe should go and why.

·         Encourage students to think about why we use apostrophes and how they change the meaning of the sentence.

Explain (15 minutes):

·         Provide a clear explanation of the role of the apostrophe in forming possessive nouns in British English.

·         Discuss examples of possessive nouns and where the apostrophe should be placed.

·         Use visual aids such as flashcards or charts to illustrate the concept.

Elaborate (10 minutes):

·         Distribute worksheets with sentences containing possessive nouns.

·         Instruct students to work independently to identify the possessive nouns and insert the apostrophe in the correct place. Students will work from teacher’s blogsite

·         Circulate the classroom to provide assistance and feedback as needed.

Extend (5 minutes):

·         Divide the class into pairs and provide each pair with a different object.

·         Instruct students to create sentences using possessive nouns to describe ownership of the object.

·         Have pairs share their sentences with the class, focusing on correct apostrophe usage.

Conclusion (5 minutes):

·         Review the correct use of apostrophes in possessive nouns with the class.

·         Encourage students to practice using apostrophes correctly in their writing.

·         Summarize the key points of the lesson and address any remaining questions.

Assessment: Observation during guided and independent practice, completed worksheets, and participation in the extension activity can be used to assess students' understanding of using apostrophes in possessive nouns.

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VIDEO CLIP 1

VIDEO CLIP 2


FOLLOW UP PRACTICE EXERCISES
Activity 1

Activity 2 multiple activities

Activity 3

Activity 4 contraction or possessive

Activity 5 write contracted form word list

Activity 6 write contractions to complete sentences

Activity 7 contraction or possessive

Activity 8 complete table

Activity 9 choose the correct contracted word

Activity 10 rewrite sentences using contracted form where                          necessary

Activity 11 multiple tasks possessive or contraction choice

Activity 12 multiple task multiple choice

Activity 13

Activity 14 possessive or contraction


Multiple Choice Questions:

  1. Which of the following correctly shows the contraction for "I am"? A) Im B) Amn't C) I'm D) Am'I

  2. What is the contraction for "cannot"? A) Cant B) Can't C) Cann't D) Ca'nt

  3. Which of the following is the correct expansion of the contraction "didn't"? A) Did not B) Do not C) Does not D) Don't

  4. What is the contraction for "they have"? A) They've B) They'v C) They'ha D) They'ven't

  5. Which of the following correctly represents the contraction for "will not"? A) Will'nt B) Wn't C) Won't D) Wil'nt

  6. What is the contraction for "could not"? A) Couldn't B) Could'nt C) Could'ot D) Could'na

  7. Choose the correct expansion for the contraction "we're": A) We are B) We're not C) We were D) We will

  8. Which of the following represents the contraction for "she is"? A) She's B) She'sn't C) She'is D) She'ns

  9. What is the contraction for "it is"? A) It's B) Its C) Itis D) It'is

  10. Which of the following correctly represents the contraction for "they will"? A) They'll B) They'will C) They'lln't D) They'ln't

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