Year 4 - English
Apostrophes for contraction, singular possession and plural possession
Apostrophes and speech punctuation
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Unit Summary
In this unit, pupils review rules for apostrophes for contraction, singular possession and plural possession and punctuation conventions for speech first sentences. The new learning is around the rules for punctuating direct speech when it comes second after a reporting clause in a sentence.
Lesson Summary
You will learn to show how an apostrophe works for contraction, singular possession and plural possession.
Key Notes
- An apostrophe is an important piece of punctuation with more than one purpose.
- An apostrophe can contract two words together.
- An apostrophe can show if a noun belongs to another singular noun.
- An apostrophe can show if a noun belongs to another plural noun.
- Apostrophes for contraction and possession are useful in writing for different reasons.
Vocabulary To Learn
- apostrophe for contraction: a punctuation mark used to contract two words together
- apostrophe for possession (s): a punctuation mark used to show if a noun belongs to another singular noun
- apostrophe for possession (pl): a punctuation mark used to show if a noun belongs to another plural noun
- singular: only one
- plural: more than one
Common Mistakes To Avoid
- Children may believe all plural nouns end in 's'.
3 Quick Questions (With Answers)
1. Explain this English learning goal in two key points.
An apostrophe is an important piece of punctuation with more than one purpose. An apostrophe can contract two words together.
2. Define this language term and use it in a sentence. 'apostrophe for contraction'
a punctuation mark used to contract two words together.
3. Correct this common English misunderstanding.
Mistake: Children may believe all plural nouns end in 's'. Correction: Discuss the plural nouns that do not end in 's' such as children, women, mice.
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