ST.
PATRICK MATH-SCI SCHOOL
SY. 2021-2022
Lesson Outline
Date: October 13, 2021
I. OBJECTIVES
At the end of the discussion, the teachers will be able to:
1. explain how apostrophe is used in possessives and contractions;
2. construct meaningful sentences using possessives and contractions; and
3. create a descriptive paragraph from a given topic and read it with proper intonation and
pronunciation.
II. SUBJECT MATTER
Topic: Using APOSTROPHE in Possessives and Contractions
References:
Betts, J. (n.d.). Apostrophe Rules: Easy Guide to Different Uses. Retrieved October 12, 2021, from Your
Dictionary: [Link]
Estlund, E. (n.d.). Grammar, Usage, and Mechanics (Language Skills Practice). United States of America:
Holt, Rinehart, and Winston.
III. PROCEDURE
Activating Prior Knowledge
The facilitator will lead the review about the previous topic.
Ask the students if the words below have the same meaning.
sister's
sisters’
sisters
Ask the students to identify the mistakes in the paragraph.
Acquiring New Knowledge
Begin the discussion through a short PowerPoint Presentation.
The outline below will be used during the discussion:
APOSTROPHE IN POSSESSIVES AND CONTRACTIONS
POSSESSIVES Apostrophe Uses
The apostrophe ( ’ ) has three uses:
Contractions;
Plurals; and
Possessives.
Apostrophe Rules for 1. Use an apostrophe +"s" ('s) to show that one person/thing
Possessives owns or is a member of something.
Amy's ballet class
Lisa's car
Robert's car
Style guides vary when it comes to a name that ends in an "s."
Even if the name ends in "s," it's still correct to add another "'s" to
create the possessive form. It's also acceptable to add only an
apostrophe to the end of singular nouns that end in "s" to make
them possessive.
In this case, you can show possession for Ross in either of two
ways:
Ross' room
Ross's sports team
2. Use an apostrophe after the "s" (s') at the end of a plural
noun to show possession.
the parents' bedroom
the Smiths' lives
It is not necessary to add another "s" to the end of a possessive
plural noun.
3. If a plural noun doesn't end in "s," add an apostrophe + "s"
to create the possessive form.
the children's rooms
the tuna's beds
Remember, a possessive noun needs an apostrophe and an "s" at
the end. If there's already an "s" there, you can just add the
apostrophe. If there's no "s," you have to add both — first the
apostrophe, and then the "s."
Apostrophe Rules for Joint Joint Ownership
Possessives If both people own the same item together, you can add the
possessive to the final one.
Dave and Alice's car (Both Dave and Alice own the car.)
Tim and Jane's trip (Tim and Jane are going together on the trip.)
Darnell and Dylan's open house (Darnell and Dylan are having one
open house.)
Separate Ownership
However, if each individual owns separate versions of the same
type of item, then you would make both owners possessive. For
example, if Dave and Alice both own a separate car, it would be
"Alice's and Dave's cars. "
Darnell's and Dylan's open houses (two different open houses)
Tim's and Jane's trips (two separate trips)
Sally's and Steve's cottages (two different cottages)
Notice that when there are separate owners of the items, the items
are plural.
CONTRACTIONS A contraction is a shortened form of a word (or group of words) that
omits certain letters or sounds.
In a contraction, an apostrophe represents missing letters. The
most common contractions are made up of verbs, auxiliaries, or
modals attached to other words.
Apostrophe Rule for 1. When you combine two words to make a contraction, you
Contractions will always take out some letters. In their place, you add an
apostrophe.
they + have = they've (you took out "ha")
are + not = aren't (you took out "o")
they + will = they'll (you took out "wi")
Apostrophe Rules Summary English apostrophe rules are not difficult to master. Just remember
that all possessives need an apostrophe and an "s" at the end. If
the word already has an "s," it only needs an apostrophe. If the
word does not already have an "s," it needs the apostrophe followed
by "s." However, when to use apostrophe "s" or an apostrophe after
"s," can vary by preference for words that end in "s."
As for contractions, the only apostrophe rule you need to remember
is that if you take something out, replace it with something else.
Application
Ask the students to answer the quiz.
Exercises A: Rewrite each phrase by using the possessive case.
1. the dish of the dog __________________________________
2. the poems of the women __________________________________
3. the raincoat of someone __________________________________
4. the cassette of him __________________________________
5. the basketball team of the two girls __________________________________
6. the games of the children __________________________________
Exercise B: Select the correct word in parentheses to complete each sentence
7. Will (you’re, your) dad pick us up after dance practice?
8. (Who’s, Whose) scarves are on the bench?
9. (They’re, Their) Melinda’s school uniforms.
10. (It’s, Its) a shame that she left them.
11. Well, (there’s, theirs) still time to call her.
12. Our team lost (it’s, its) first chance for the finals.
Assessment
The students will create a short essay by constructing descriptive sentences about the given topic. Then,
they have to share it with the class by reading with proper intonation and pronunciation. They shall apply the
correct usage of possessives and contractions in your sentences as much as possible.
Topic:
Who are the people you look up to? Do they have things in common? What are the things (or characteristics
they have) they do that inspire you?
Criteria:
Correct application of the prepositions – 45%
Organization of thoughts – 25%
Grammar usage – 30%
IV. REMARKS
to be filled out after the implementation of this plan
