This resource contains an 18 page workbook (18 worksheets) on the apostrophe for contraction / omission. It also includes an information sheet explaining when and how to use the apostrophe for omission / contraction. The worksheets contain a variety of tasks and will help students to master using apostrophes appropriately in their written work and to improve their punctuation skills. Answers are included. You may also be interested in: Apostrophe for Contraction - 50 Slide PowerPoint Lesson This resource contains an editable, 50 slide PowerPoint lesson on the apostrophe for contraction / omission. It explains how to use the apostrophe in contracted words. This resource will help students to use apostrophes appropriately in their written work and to improve their punctuation skills. The PowerPoint also contains a hyperlink to a short video explaining how to use the apostrophe for contraction. Save money and buy both resources together at a discounted rate: Apostrophe for Contraction - PowerPoint Lesson and Worksheets If you buy this resource and are pleased with your purchase, I would be extremely grateful if you could leave a review. As a token of appreciation, you can have a free resource of your choice up to the same value as your purchased resource. Just email inspireandeducate@aol.co.uk with your user name, the resource you have reviewed and the resource you would like for free. More English Resources Thinking of publishing your own resources or already an author and want to improve your resources and sales? Check out this step-by-step guide: How to Become a Successful TES Author: Step-by-Step Guide

Possessive Apostrophes - Years 3 and 4 This engaging KS2 English spelling resource is designed to help Year 3 and Year 4 pupils master the possessive apostrophe for plural nouns as outlined in the statutory spelling requirements of the national curriculum. What’s included: An animated PowerPoint presentation Activities to support learning with one accompanying worksheet An additional worksheet with answers for assessment or revision The resource is fully editable, enabling teachers to tailor the content to suit different learning needs or classroom styles. Perfect for spelling lessons, intervention groups, or homework tasks, this resource supports the development of confident and accurate spellers in lower KS2.

This resource contains a 15-page workbook (with answers) on using the possessive apostrophe/apostrophe for possession for both singular and plural nouns. It also contains an information sheet on how to use apostrophes for possession. You may also be interested in: The Possessive Apostrophe - 60 Slide PowerPoint Lesson This resource contains an editable, 60-slide PowerPoint lesson on the possessive apostrophe. It explains how to use the apostrophe to show possession for singular and plural nouns. The PowerPoint provides lots of examples and opportunities for students to use the apostrophe appropriately. The presentation also includes a hyperlink to a short video on the apostrophe for possession. Save money and buy both resources together at a discounted rate: Possessive Apostrophe - PowerPoint Lesson and Worksheets More English Resources Thinking of publishing your own resources or already an author and want to improve your resources and sales? Check out this step-by-step guide: How to Become a Successful TES Author: Step-by-Step Guide

Help students to finally master apostrophes with this engaging lesson that covers all the rules. We all know that many students struggle with apostrophes. This lesson aims to explain the theories alongside practical examples. It explains how to use apostrophes for omission/contraction and possession, including plurals and names ending in ‘S’. Also included is a worksheet with apostrophe-related questions/tasks for students to complete either in class, as a homework task, or a starter activity to test knowledge retention in the next lesson. This lesson is ideal for KS3, but could definitely be used for GCSE students struggling with apostrophes too. PowerPoint and worksheet saved as PDF.

Apostrophes, including possession and contraction. Includes examples of when apostrophes are used incorrectly (the grocer’s apostrophe). Large font and dyslexia-friendly. 10 slides.

Six worksheets aimed at learning about the correct punctuation of singular and plural possessive nouns. The worksheets cover a variety of difficulty levels and are all accompanied by answer sheets. The sheets cover the following: ✽ Identifying whether sentences should or shouldn’t have apostrophes ✽ Identifying singular possession, plural possession and contractions ✽ Adding the missing apostrophes to each sentence with a mixture of singular and plural possession ✽ Writing the possessive form of singular and regular plural nouns ✽ Writing the possessive form of singular and irregular plural nouns ✽ Identifying if the apostrophe has been place accurately and making corrections where necessary The worksheets can be completed independently or in pairs. Different formats of possessive nouns are given as examples, including: • Singular possession with one item being possessed • Singular possession with more than one item being possessed • Regular plural possession with one item being possessed • Regular plural possession with more than one item being possessed • Irregular plural possession with one item being possessed • Irregular plural possession with more than one item being possessed Contractions which are often confused with possession are also covered. Answers to all tasks are included. All documents available as easily editable Word documents and as PDFs. These activities are suitable for years 4, 5 or 6. If you buy this resource and are pleased with your purchase, leave a review and receive another up to the value of this one for free. Just email helen-teach@outlook.com with your username, the reviewed resource and the resource you would like for free. Other popular resources: ✦ Singular and Plural Possessive Apostrophes Activities & Quiz ✦ Direct Speech Punctuation Activities ✦ How To Train Your Dragon Possessive Apostrophes Differentiated Worksheets Chapters 1, 2 & 3 ✦ Explanation Text: How Do Bees Make Honey? ✦ Daily Grammar & Writing Nuggets with Answers - Term BUNDLE ✦ Ogre 4 Example Fiction and Non-Fiction Texts BUNDLE with Feature Identification & Answers ✦ The Iron Man Unit of Work | Four Weeks | Year 3/4 ✦ Stig of the Dump Complete Unit of Work | Six Weeks | Year 3/4 For more resources, visit Helen Teach’s shop.

Apostrophes to Mark Plural Possession - Year 3 / 4 (26-slide PowerPoint and 3 differentiated worksheets) This lesson revises the use of possessive apostrophes with singular nouns, then explains how to use apostrophes with regular and irregular plurals. It contains whole-group discussion and exercises, and individually differentiated (Gold, Silver and Bronze) worksheet-based activities. Not quite what you’re looking for? Click below for similar resources: Possessive Apostrophes - Year 2 Using the Apostrophe

This is a quick 10-15 minute starter activity. It was designed to give a yr10 top set a bit of a nudge on their use of apostrophes.

This lesson is part of a year-long programme to develop KS3 students' use of spelling, grammar, punctuation, and sentence structure. The programme has proved very successful, and students apply what they learn in these lessons throughout each week. The lessons also include spelling lists of words students should know by the end of KS2.

This is a follow on lesson that I used to establish understand of possessive apostrophes (could be used as an introduction also). This package contains a powerpoint, a lesson plan and a resource that is differentiated. The activity is related to Horrid Henry which my children love.

This resource consists of five activities increasing in difficulty. At the top of the worksheet, an explanation provided for how to use apostrophes properly. This resource is a Word document and can therefore easily be modified to suit the needs of your students.

Two activities and a quiz involving identifying correctly and incorrectly punctuated contractions. Pupils must look carefully at the sentences to check if the apostrophes for omission have been put in the correct place for a variety of contracted words. There are three activities provided: ✽ Contractions Quiz: pupils identify whether each sentence is correctly or incorrectly punctuated. This quiz is great to use as a starter or plenary with the whole class with pupils working independently or in pairs. Each sentence contains one or more contractions, or words that are often confused with contractions, that have been correctly or incorrectly punctuated. Each answer is revealed and explained on the next slide. ✽ Contractions Card Sort: pupils sort the cards into correct and incorrect piles. Great for paired or small group work. Both large and small versions are provided, plus an answer sheet. ✽ Contractions Worksheet: pupils select the correct use of omission apostrophes and spelling of the contractions used in sentences. They also add missing contractions to sentences. Great as an independent assessment task. ✽ Contraction Word Bank: can be used by SEN or lower ability pupils to support them while carrying out these activities. This word bank is also a useful reference sheet for independent writing activities. As well as common contraction use, these resources also look at the following errors in contraction use: • Confusing it’s with its • Confusing who’s with whose • Confusing they’re with there or their • Confusing plural nouns with contractions ending with ’s Answers to all tasks are included. All documents available as easily editable Word/Powerpoint documents as well as PDFs. These activities are suitable for years 3, 4, 5 or 6. If you buy this resource and are pleased with your purchase, leave a review and receive another up to the value of this one for free. Just email helen-teach@outlook.com with your username, the reviewed resource and the resource you would like for free. You may also be interested in: ✦ Singular and Plural Possessive Apostrophes Activities & Quiz ✦ Direct Speech Punctuation Activities ✦ How To Train Your Dragon Possessive Apostrophes Differentiated Worksheets Chapters 1, 2 & 3 ✦ Explanation Text: How Do Bees Make Honey? ✦ Daily Grammar & Writing Nuggets with Answers - Term BUNDLE ✦ Ogre 4 Example Fiction and Non-Fiction Texts BUNDLE with Feature Identification & Answers For more resources, visit Helen Teach’s shop.

This high quality poster is ideal for your classroom wall, bulletin board or literacy display. There are 96 contractions included in this poster. The poster is A3 in size and makes a great reference for the students when they are unsure of which contraction to use. They include: I, you, he, she, it, we, they, that who, what, where, when, why, how negative contractions would, should, could Enjoy.

A colourful poster explaining the apostrophe rules with example for all uses: contraction, possession, plural possession with nouns not ending in 's' and plural possession for nouns ending in 's'. Oh and a little reminder that 'Apostrophes are not for plurals!' This is a clear and easy to understand display poster. Hopefully you will find this helpful. If so, please leave feedback. Many thanks.

This is a worksheet on the apostrophe for possession / possessive apostrophe. You may also be interested in: Possessive Apostrophe - 15 Page Workbook This resource contains a 15-page workbook (with answers) on using the possessive apostrophe / apostrophe for possession for both singular and plural nouns. It also contains an information sheet on how to use apostrophes for possession. Possessive Apostrophe - 60 Slide PowerPoint Lesson This resource contains an editable, 60-slide PowerPoint lesson on the possessive apostrophe. It explains how to use the apostrophe to show possession for singular and plural nouns. The PowerPoint provides lots of examples and opportunities for students to use the apostrophe appropriately. The presentation also includes a hyperlink to a short video on the apostrophe for possession. Save money and buy both resources in a bundle at a discounted rate: Possessive Apostrophe - PowerPoint Lesson and Workbook More Free English Resources Thinking of publishing your own resources or already an author and want to improve your resources and sales? Check out this step by step guide: How to Become a Successful TES Author: Step-by-Step Guide

The lost property box in Fairy Tale Land is getting very full. Cut and stick these items beside their owners and label them using an apostrophe to demonstrate possession. E.g Jack’s axe

This resource contains two worksheets on the possessive apostrophe / apostrophe for possession . You may also be interested in: Possessive Apostrophe - 15 Page Workbook This resource contains a 15-page workbook (with answers) on using the possessive apostrophe / apostrophe for possession for both singular and plural nouns. It also contains an information sheet on how to use apostrophes for possession. Possessive Apostrophe - 60 Slide PowerPoint Lesson This resource contains an editable, 60-slide PowerPoint lesson on the possessive apostrophe. It explains how to use the apostrophe to show possession for singular and plural nouns. The PowerPoint provides lots of examples and opportunities for students to use the apostrophe appropriately. The presentation also includes a hyperlink to a short video on the apostrophe for possession. Save money and buy both resources together at a discounted rate: Possessive Apostrophe - PowerPoint Lesson and Set of Worksheets More English Resources Thinking of publishing your own resources or already an author and want to improve your resources and sales? Check out this step by step guide: How to Become a Successful TES Author: Step-by-Step Guide

This resource contains an editable, 60-slide PowerPoint lesson on the possessive apostrophe. It explains how to use the apostrophe to show possession for singular and plural nouns. The PowerPoint provides lots of examples and opportunities for students to use the apostrophe appropriately. The presentation also includes a hyperlink to a short video on the apostrophe for possession. If you buy this resource and are pleased with your purchase, I would be extremely grateful if you could leave a review. As a token of appreciation, you can have a free resource of your choice up to the same value as your purchased resource. Just email inspireandeducate@aol.co.uk with your user name, the resource you have reviewed and the resource you would like for free. You may also be interested in: Possessive Apostrophe - 15 Page Workbook Save money and buy both resources together at a discounted rate: Possessive Apostrophe - PowerPoint Lesson and Workbook More English Resources Thinking of publishing your own resources or already an author and want to improve your resources and sales? Check out this step-by-step guide: This resource contains a 15-page workbook (with answers) on using the possessive apostrophe/apostrophe for possession for both singular and plural nouns. It also contains an information sheet on how to use apostrophes for possession. How to Become a Successful TES Author: Step-by-Step Guide

Engage your Year 2 learners with this fun and interactive set of contraction puzzles, designed to help pupils understand how apostrophes are used for contracted forms (not possession). This hands-on resource supports the National Curriculum for English (KS1) focus on spelling, punctuation, and informal language use. National Curriculum Reference – Year 2 English (Key Stage 1): “Learn how the apostrophe is used for contracted forms (for example, can’t, didn’t, hasn’t, couldn’t, it’s, I’ll).” Learning Objectives: Recognise and build common contractions used in everyday English. Understand that an apostrophe shows missing letters in contractions. Practise correct spelling patterns and punctuation rules. Differentiate between formal and informal forms of writing. Each puzzle focuses on one type of contraction: “Be” Contractions – I’m, you’re, he’s, she’s, we’re, they’re, it’s Negative “Not” Contractions – don’t, isn’t, can’t, didn’t, won’t, etc. “Will” and “Would” Contractions – I’ll, he’ll, they’ll, I’d, she’d, etc. “Have” and “Had” Contractions – I’ve, you’ve, they’ve, I’d, etc. Question Word Contractions – who’s, what’s, where’s, when’s, why’s, how’s How It Works: Each puzzle contains three matching parts: The contraction (e.g. you’re) The first word (e.g. you) The second word (e.g. are) Pupils match or assemble the correct pieces to form the complete contraction, reinforcing understanding through play. Perfect for: Independent or partner work Literacy centres / SPaG activities Small-group interventions Morning tasks or early finisher activities Homework consolidation Encourage active learning and boost SPaG confidence with these fun, curriculum-aligned contraction puzzles — ideal for Year 2 learners mastering apostrophes for contraction! If you like this resource check out: Contractions Dominoes – Year 2

This breakout escape room is a fun way for students to practice their skills identifying the proper placement of apostrophes. Contents: ♦ Teacher Instructions with Usage Guide and FAQ ♦ 20 Multiple Choice Questions ♦ 5 Decoders for each of the 5 Levels ♦ Student Recording Sheet and Teacher Answer Key ♦ Link to an optional, but recommended, digital breakout room

This PowerPoint outlines, interactively, the uses for apostrophes. It uses images and interaction to encourage engagement. Learners can get involved and write on the SMARTboard to add apostrophes or type in contracted versions of words.