What is my name?
’
Apostrophe
What do I do?
’
Part 1: Apostrophes for omission
(to show missing letters)
Part 2: Apostrophes for possession
(to show something belongs to one
or more people)
How to use apostrophes
Don’t worry! We’ll take it step by
step.
Apostrophes for omission
(To show missing letters)
Where should I go?
Here’s
where I go!
’
Would you say “Here is where I go?”
Apostrophes for omission
(to show missing letters)
Insert an apostrophe to show a letter or
letters, have been taken away.
It is too hot for me.
It’s too hot for
me.
We’ve gone to
town.
We have gone to town.
Apostrophes for omission
(to show missing letters)
She has had lots of fun at
the park.
My new mobile will not
work.
She’s had lots
of fun at the
park.
My new mobile
won’t work.
Apostrophes for omission
(to show missing letters)
Can you think of any more?
Put the long version here
Put the short version here
Mobiles and emails
Would you use apostrophes when
sending a text or email?
Its so hot
here. Im
drinking
all Steves
bottled
water.
Mobiles and emails
Its so hot
here. Im
drinking
all Steves
bottled
water.
There’s no need to use an
apostrophe in very informal
emails or texts to friends, as
long as the meaning is clear.
Would you use apostrophes in an
email applying for a new job?
How do you feel?
I’m happy to using apostrophes for
missing letters (contractions).
I think I understand. I’d like to
have a go and see how I get on.
I’ve got some questions I’d like to
ask before I have a go.
Apostrophes part 2
Apostrophes for possession.
To show something belongs to one
or more people
Apostrophes for possession.
To show something belongs to one
or more people
Examples
Can you see the
dog’s owner?
Can you see
the dogs’
owner?
Don’t worry!
We’ll take it step by step.
Apostrophes for possession - to show
something belongs to one person
Helens skirt was pretty.
Helen’s skirt was pretty.
The dogs lead is red.
The dog’s lead is red.
Mondays class is busy.
Monday’s class is busy.
The boys crying was very
loud.
The boy’s crying was
very loud.
Apostrophes for possession - to show
something belongs to one person
Can you think of any more?
Apostrophes for possession - to show
something belongs to more than one person
The farmers market is
very busy.
The farmers’ market is
very busy.
The dogs leads are on
the hook.
The dogs’ leads are on
the hook.
The customers trolleys
were dirty.
The customers’ trolleys
were dirty.
The girls bedrooms are
messy.
The girls’ bedrooms are
messy.
Apostrophes for possession - to show
something belongs to more than one person
Can you think of any more?
Where should I go?
Its nice to spend time with friends.
A. It’s nice to spend time with friends.
B. Its’ nice to spend time with friends.
C. Its nice to spend time with friends’.
Hint:
What’s missing? Say it aloud – does it make sense?
Where should I go?
Steves bottled water supply was running low.
A. Steves’ bottled water supply was running low.
B. Steves bottled water supply was running low.
C. Steve’s bottled water supply was running low.
Hint:
How many people are there?
Just one - Steve!
How do you feel?
I’m happy to using apostrophes
for to show possession
(one of more people)
I think I understand. I’d like to
have a go and see how I get on.
I’ve got some questions I’d like to
ask before I have a go.