Possession & Contraction Apostrophe Worksheet

Students use apostrophes in contractions and possessive nouns through word choices and sentence completion.
Grades
Grades 2–3, Elementary
Pages
1
File type
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Updated Jul 25, 2021

Subject
ELA, Grammar, Language Development
Topic
Possessive nouns, Contractions
Resource types
Worksheets
Preparation
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Standards
L.2.2

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This Possession & Contraction Apostrophe Worksheet is a great way for students to practice using apostrophes to create possession and contractions. This resource is perfect for teachers who are looking for a fun and engaging way to help their students learn.

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Teaching tips & learning objectives

Learning objectives

  • Place an apostrophe correctly within a contraction

  • Form a possessive noun that fits a sentence

  • Adjust a noun for singular or plural possession from context

Teaching tips

  • For contractions, name the two source words and locate the removed letters.

  • For possession, decide how many owners the sentence describes before placing the apostrophe.

Skills covered

  • Contraction punctuation — learners mark omitted letters

  • Possessive formation — learners show ownership with apostrophes

  • Context grammar — learners decide whether a possessor must be singular or plural

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Curriculum

Standards, concepts & topics

Standards

  • L.2.2

Core concepts

  • Apostrophes in contractions

  • Possessive nouns

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