same word, different meaning
What does this word mean?
To apostrophe or not to apostrophe?
Ms. Nurse
100

bye vs. buy vs. by

bye = saying goodbye 

buy = something you’re going to buy at the store 

by = close distance to something 

100

rhythm 

an organized pattern of sounds
100

Look, there’s a dog outside! 

Yes need an apostrophe here!

100

Where is Ms. Nurse from?

Iowa

200

meat vs. meet

meat = the food 

meet = going to meet up at a place somewhere with people

200

unfamiliar 

something not known or not recognized 

200

It smell’s like popcorn.

No apostrophe.

200

What else does Ms. Nurse do at Bellevue Elementary?

Lead Recess games and work at Cool School.

300

to vs. too vs. two 

to - describes that you are going a certain place. going to the zoo, etc.

too - they are going to the park too. if someone is doing something also. 

two - like there are 2 of something. the number 2. 

300

encourage

to support someone, cheer them on, and give them confidence

300

You’re all doing a great job in reading group!  

Yes, need an apostrophe here!

300

Can you come to Ms. Nurse when you’re having a problem unrelated to reading group?

Absolutely. I am here for you, and I will support you in every way I can! 
400

here vs. hear

here = to be at a place (You are here, at Bellevue at Elementary)

hear = to hear a sound (I heard students playing the mirimba)

400

discover 

to find, see, or gain knowledge of something for the first time.
400

What’s up? How’s it going?

Yes, these both need apostrophes.

400

Where is Ms. Nurse’s favorite place she’s traveled?

Costa Rica 

500

there vs. they’re vs. their

Their- talking about someone or a group of people. Ex: “Their cost is blue.”

There- talking about a place. Ex: “Over there.”

They’re: like saying “They are.” Ex: “They’re going to the park.”
500

unique

something that’s completely different from anything else

500

Where’d the Takis go?

Yes, apostrophe is needed here.
500

What sport did Ms. Nurse play in college?

Golf