Objective
By the end of this lesson, you will be able to use an apostrophe to demonstrate possession, differentiate between plurals and ownership, and use a possessive apostrophe with plurals.
Materials and Prep
- Computer with internet access
- Education Perfect online English account
Before starting the lesson, make sure you have a basic understanding of nouns, singular and plural forms, and the concept of ownership.
Activities
- Watch the instructional video on Education Perfect that explains the use of apostrophes to show possession.
- Complete the interactive exercises on Education Perfect to practice identifying possessive apostrophes.
- Read a short passage and underline the words that require possessive apostrophes. Then rewrite the sentences using the correct apostrophe placement.
- Write five original sentences using possessive apostrophes to demonstrate ownership.
- Play a fun online game that focuses on using possessive apostrophes correctly. Take note of any mistakes made and discuss them with your teacher.
Fifth Grade Talking Points
- "Today, we are going to learn about using apostrophes to show possession."
- "An apostrophe can be used to indicate that something belongs to someone or something else."
- "We use an apostrophe and an 's' after a singular noun to show possession. For example, 'The girl's hat'."
- "If a noun is plural and ends with an 's', we only use an apostrophe after the 's' to show possession. For example, 'The dogs' leashes'."
- "If a noun is plural and does not end with an 's', we use an apostrophe and an 's' to show possession. For example, 'The children's toys'."
- "Remember to always pay attention to the context and meaning of the sentence when deciding whether to use a possessive apostrophe."