Mechanics of Writing: Apostrophes

Syllabus: CBC * Grade 5 * English * Strand 6.0 Writing * Sub-strand 6.4 Mechanics of Writing: Apostrophes (Theme: Sports and Games)

Lesson objectives

By the end of this topic, you should be able to:

• Identify where apostrophes are needed to show possession or form contractions.
• Use apostrophes correctly in writing.
• Appreciate how correct apostrophe use makes writing clearer.

Summary

In this topic, you will learn how to use apostrophes correctly to show possession and to form contractions, using sports examples to practise.