Apostrophes: Dad's or Dads'

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Grammar

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Grade Level3rd Grade

SubjectGrammar

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apostrophe meanings like dads' and dad's

This resource focuses on teaching students how to use apostrophes to indicate possession for both singular and plural nouns. It begins with a learning objective that emphasizes the correct application of apostrophes in ownership. Students are encouraged to rewrite sentences to demonstrate ownership without apostrophes and are introduced to the concept through relatable everyday examples. The document outlines simple rules for singular possession, where an apostrophe and 's' are added to a noun (e.g., 'Dad's toy'), and for plural possession, where only an apostrophe is appended to nouns already ending in 's' (e.g., 'dads’ families'). Guided and independent practice activities reinforce these concepts by prompting students to fill in the blanks with appropriate possessive forms and complete sentences. Overall, the document aims to solidify students' understanding of possessive apostrophes through comprehensive practice and examples.