Objective

By the end of this lesson, Leisline will be able to understand and correctly use the apostrophe of possession in sentences. Additionally, Leisline will practice persuasive writing skills by creating sentences that effectively use possession to support an argument.

Materials and Prep

• Pencil and paper
• A whiteboard or large sheet of paper (optional)
• Markers (optional)
• List of common nouns (e.g., dog, cat, book, teacher)
• Examples of persuasive writing prompts (e.g., "Why pets are important", "The benefits of reading")

Before the lesson, ensure that Leisline is familiar with basic sentence structure and has a list of nouns to work with.

Activities

• Apostrophe Hunt:

  Leisline will go on an "apostrophe hunt" in a book or a magazine, looking for examples of possession. She will write down sentences that contain apostrophes and identify what is being possessed.

• Possessive Noun Creation:

  Using the list of common nouns, Leisline will create sentences using possessive nouns. For example, "The dog's toy" or "The teacher's book." This activity will help her understand how possession works.

• Persuasive Writing Exercise:

  Leisline will choose a persuasive writing prompt and write a short paragraph that incorporates possessive nouns. For example, "Reading helps students' grades improve." This will reinforce her understanding of both possession and persuasive writing.

• Peer Review:

  Leisline will read her persuasive paragraph aloud. Together, you will discuss the use of possessive nouns and how they strengthen her argument. This will help her to see the practical application of the lesson.

Talking Points

• "An apostrophe shows ownership. For example, in 'the dog's bone,' the apostrophe indicates that the bone belongs to the dog."
• "When we use possessive nouns, we can make our writing clearer and more persuasive. For instance, instead of saying 'the toy of the dog,' we can say 'the dog's toy'."
• "In persuasive writing, using possessive nouns can help emphasize the importance of the subject. For example, 'The students' success is our priority' makes the statement stronger."
• "Remember, if a noun is plural and already ends in 's', you just add an apostrophe after the 's'. For example, 'the teachers' lounge'."
• "Practice makes perfect! The more you use possessive nouns in your writing, the more natural it will feel. Let's keep practicing together!"