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Apostrophe Academy

This sequence guides 8th-grade students through the complexities of apostrophe usage, from basic singular possession to the tricky 'it's vs. its' distinction and plural possession. Students use a 'detective' theme to identify ownership and eliminate common mechanical errors.

Ownership Origins

An introduction to identifying ownership and applying the standard 'apostrophe + s' rule for singular nouns.

The Plural Puzzle

Mastering the placement of apostrophes for plural nouns ending in 's' and distinguishing them from singular possessives.

Irregular Investigations

Navigating possession for irregular plural nouns that do not end in 's', such as 'children' and 'men'.

The Contraction Conflict

Differentiating between apostrophes used for contractions and those used for possession, focusing on common homophones.

The Final Proofread

A mastery-based final lesson tackling the 'it's/its' exception and the common error of using apostrophes for simple plurals.

Apostrophe Academy

This sequence guides 8th-grade students through the complexities of apostrophe usage, from basic singular possession to the tricky 'it's vs. its' distinction and plural possession. Students use a 'detective' theme to identify ownership and eliminate common mechanical errors.