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Using Apostrophes— Possessives Worksheet

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  • L.2.2.C
  • L.2.2
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About the Worksheet

This interactive and printable worksheet, is designed to help students understand and practice using apostrophes correctly to form possessives. The worksheet provides a series of sentences where the student is asked to identify the possessive form of the noun and add the appropriate apostrophe.

The worksheet is available in both interactive and printable formats. The interactive version can be completed online, providing immediate feedback to the student. The printable PDF version can be downloaded and printed for students to complete by hand.

What will your child learn through this worksheet?

  • Correctly identifying the possessive form of a noun
  • Properly adding apostrophes to form possessives
  • Understanding the difference between singular and plural possessives
  • Applying apostrophe rules in various contexts

Learning Outcomes

Cognitive:

  • The student will be able to recognize the possessive form of a noun and correctly add an apostrophe.
  • The student will demonstrate an understanding of the rules for forming singular and plural possessives.

Psychomotor:

  • The student will be able to accurately write the possessive form of a noun with the correct apostrophe placement.

Affective:

  • The student will develop a positive attitude towards using apostrophes correctly in their writing.
  • The student will gain confidence in their ability to properly form possessives.

Interpersonal/Social:

  • The student will be able to effectively communicate their understanding of possessives in written and verbal contexts.

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Common Core Standards Covered

L.2.2
Demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English capitalization, punctuation, and spelling when writing.
L.2.2.c
Use an apostrophe to form contractions and frequently occurring possessives.

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