AC9E3LA11 • Year 3 English

Apostrophes in Contractions and Possession (AC9E3LA11)

understand that apostrophes signal missing letters in contractions, and apostrophes are used to show singular and plural possession

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Unit focus

  • Students learn to understand that apostrophes signal missing letters in contractions, and apostrophes are used to show singular and plural possession. They use the visual model, precise vocabulary and evidence to explain and apply the concept.
  • Use this routine: Notice → Read/View → Discuss → Apply → Explain.
  • Watch for apostrophe makes a plural: Most plurals use no apostrophe.
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