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Apostrophes for possession (age 7+)

Use the possessive apostrophe accurately with both regular and irregular plural nouns (e.g., the girls' bags, the children's toys), distinguishing singular from plural possession

Ages
7 to 10
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Quick check

When the learner writes about something belonging to a group — like "the children's coats" or "the teachers' cars" — do they put the apostrophe in the right place?

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  • Place the apostrophe correctly in plural possessives: 'the dogs' kennel' vs 'the dog's kennel'
  • Write possessive forms of irregular plurals correctly (e.g. 'children's', 'women's', 'mice's')
  • Distinguish singular possession (the boy's hat) from plural possession (the boys' hats) in dictated sentences

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2 topics
  • Apostrophes for possessionRequired

    Spelling & Word Study // Ages 6 to 8

    Plural possessive apostrophe builds on singular possessive apostrophe

  • Irregular Plural NounsRequired

    Grammar & Punctuation // Ages 7 to 9

    Plural possessive requires understanding of irregular plural forms

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Apostrophes for possession (age 7+)

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Common Core State Standards for English Language Arts & Literacy in History/Social Studies, Science, and Technical Subjects
L.3.2dL.4.2d
The national curriculum in England: Key stages 1 and 2 framework document
Eng.App2.Y4.Punc.2Eng_App1_Sp_Y34_16Eng_LKS2_Write_Trans_Spell_4Eng_LKS2_Write_VGP_8

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