English // Grammar & Punctuation

Apostrophes: Contraction and Possession

Use apostrophes in writing for both contraction (marking omitted letters) and singular possession, distinguishing the two uses

Ages
6 to 7
Type
Method
Builds on
3 topics
Leads to
2 topics
Standards
3 codes

Quick check

When the learner writes a word like "don't" or "it's", do they put the apostrophe in the right place — and can they also write something like "the dog's bowl" to show the bowl belongs to the dog?

Ask this to see whether the topic is secure.

Topic // Mastery

What mastery looks like

What a learner can do once this topic is secure.
  • Use apostrophes correctly in both 'don't' and 'Sam's bag' within the same piece of writing
  • Explain the difference between apostrophe for contraction and apostrophe for possession
  • Correct misplaced or missing apostrophes in a set of sentences

Topic // Map

Where this fits

What to learn first and what this topic opens up, with the reason for each link. Required links come first.
  • RequiredMust come first
  • HelpfulHelps, but not essential

Before this

3 topics

You are here

Apostrophes: Contraction and Possession

Ages 6 to 7 // Method

Leads to

2 topics

Topic // Standards

Curriculum standards

Codes for the curriculum statements this topic maps to. Each publisher owns its standard text.
Common Core State Standards for English Language Arts & Literacy in History/Social Studies, Science, and Technical Subjects
L.1.1b
The national curriculum in England: Key stages 1 and 2 framework document
Eng.App2.Y2.Punc.3Eng/KS1/Y2/VGP/1

English // Grammar & Punctuation

More in Grammar & Punctuation

All 75 topics