How to Use Apostrophes
True or False:
Apostrophes usually make a word plural.
False!
True or False:
Apostrophes should be in the words isnt, wont, dont, cant, and doesnt.
True!
Corrections: isn't, won't, don't, can't, and doesn't
I would like you to do your homework said Ms. Amy kindly.
"I would like you to do your homework," said Ms. Amy kindly.
Celebrate
to do something special or enjoyable to mark an important event, occasion, or holiday.
Koala class doesnt like to go outside when its a beautiful morning.
Koala class doesn't like to go outside when it's a beautiful morning.
Apostrophes can be used to make contractions.
Name 3 different contractions.
isn't, don't, won't, doesn't, it's, can't, shouldn't, wouldn't, etc.
Give an example of apostrophe S used correctly in a sentence.
eg. Mr. Jamie's desk was messy.
Iron asked can we please have more homework?
Iron asked, "Can we please have more homework?"
Dessert
the sweet course eaten at the end of a meal
Mr. Jamie couldnt find the mens' restrooms when he first started at FDIS.
Mr. Jamie couldn't find the men's restrooms when he first started at FDIS.
True or False:
Apostrophes can be used to show ownership.
If so, give an example.
True!
Example: the student's book
True or False:
Contractions don't use apostrophes.
False!
It's lunchtime! jayden and hiyo shouted together excitedly.
"It's lunchtime!" Jayden and Hiyo shouted together excitedly.
Harvest
the process or period of gathering crops.
Thats correct Danny told Mr. Jamie.
"That's correct," Danny told Mr. Jamie.
True or false:
The apostrophe doesn't change places when it shows plural ownership.
False!
Example: the student's book (singular)
Example: the students' books (plural)
Name the negative of can in contraction form.
Can't!
It's about to rain whispered Sunny but I forgot my coat!
"It's about to rain," whispered Sunny, "but I forgot my coat!"
Pollutant
something that makes the environment unsafe
"He's the one who scored the goal!" yelled Chris.
True or False:
This sentence is correct:
Its a very rainy day today.
False!
It's a very rainy day today.
Name 5 contractions!
Teacher checks answers.
Please don't make me re-write it all cried Lele. You must do it Mr. Jamie responded with a mean grin.
"Please don't make me re-write it all," cried Lele.
"You must do it!" Mr. Jamie responded with a mean grin.
when a liquid changes to a gas
Mr. Daves' favourite album by Pink Floyd is The Dark Side of The Moon. However, Mr. Jamies' favourite music is Disney Piano songs. Mr. Dave thinks his strange.
Mr. Dave's favourite album by Pink Floyd is The Dark Side of The Moon. However, Mr. Jamie's favourite music is Disney Piano songs. Mr. Dave thinks he's strange.