Monday, October 17, 2016

English Essentials Writing Warmup: Apostrophes

Bell Ringer Activity:
Today, we will be focusing on conventions--the rules of standard written English, including punctuation, grammar, and mechanics.  Please answer the question below about apostrophes.

1) What is one of the reasons why we use apostrophes?
2) Give an example where you use an apostrophe correctly (complete sentence).  Explain how you are using the apostrophe in this sentence.

3 comments:

  1. 1) We use apostrophes to make sentences possessive.
    2) Dr, Brigman's dog can run 43 mph. I put the apostrophe s after Brigman because she owns the dog

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  2. 1. We use apostrophes to make something possessive.
    2. Megan's animals are nice. I put the apostrophe s on Megan because it is her animals.

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  3. To make words make since. Chase's truck is really cool. I put the apostrophe before the s because its his truck.

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