Year 2 - English
Spelling words with the apostrophe for singular possession
Suffixes
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Unit Summary
In this unit, pupils learn certain spelling rules associated with suffixes. Pupils will learn how the addition of a suffix can affect the grammar of a word, for example by changing its word class or tense.
Lesson Summary
You will learn to spell words using the apostrophe for singular possession.
Key Notes
- An apostrophe has more than one purpose.
- An apostrophe can show possession.
- An 's is used to show belonging after the first noun.
Vocabulary To Learn
- apostrophe: a punctuation mark used to show contraction or possession
- possession: the state of owning something
Common Mistakes To Avoid
- Pupils often don't notice that they have written a phrase showing belonging.
3 Quick Questions (With Answers)
1. Explain this English learning goal in two key points.
An apostrophe has more than one purpose. An apostrophe can show possession.
2. Define this language term and use it in a sentence. 'apostrophe'
a punctuation mark used to show contraction or possession.
3. Correct this common English misunderstanding.
Mistake: Pupils often don't notice that they have written a phrase showing belonging. Correction: Give chances to edit looking explicitly for where an apostrophe for possession is missing. Spot apostrophes in sentences when reading.
More Lessons In This Unit
- Adding '-es' to nouns ending in 'y' Study Guide
- Adding '-es' to verbs ending in 'y' Study Guide
- Applying the 'tion' spelling Study Guide
- Doubling the consonant with suffixes: -ing, -ed, -er, -est and -y Study Guide
- Spelling 'tion' Study Guide
- Spelling compound words Study Guide
- Spelling words using the apostrophe for possession or contraction Study Guide
- Spelling words with contracted forms Study Guide
- Using and spelling suffixes: -ed Study Guide
- Using and spelling suffixes: -er Study Guide
- Using and spelling suffixes: -est Study Guide
- Using and spelling suffixes: -ful Study Guide
- Using and spelling suffixes: -ing Study Guide
- Using and spelling suffixes: -less Study Guide
- Using and spelling suffixes: -ly Study Guide
- Using and spelling suffixes: -ment and -ness Study Guide
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