**Lesson Plan: Correct Use of Apostrophe in Possessives**
**Grade Level:** Primary 2
**Duration:** 45 minutes
**Subject:** English Comprehension
**Topic:** Correct Use of Apostrophe in Possessives
**Objective:**
By the end of the lesson, students will be able to:
1. Understand the use of apostrophes to show possession.
2. Correctly use apostrophes in possessive forms of singular and plural nouns.
**Materials Needed:**
- Whiteboard and markers
- Flashcards with examples of possessives
- Worksheets for practice
- Storybook with possessive examples
- 10 small objects (like toys or classroom items) for an activity
**Lesson Outline:**
1. **Introduction (10 minutes)**
- Greet the students and introduce the topic: "Today we will learn how to show ownership using apostrophes!"
- Explain possessive nouns with simple sentences:
- "Sarah's book" (the book belongs to Sarah)
- "The cat's toy" (the toy belongs to the cat)
- Write examples on the board for visual reinforcement.
2. **Direct Instruction (15 minutes)**
- **Singular Nouns:** Explain that for most singular nouns, we add an apostrophe and an "s" to show possession.
- Example: "the teacher's pen" (the pen belongs to the teacher).
- **Plural Nouns:** Explain that for plural nouns already ending in "s," we simply add an apostrophe at the end.
- Example: "the girls' dresses" (the dresses belong to the girls).
- Use flashcards to show examples and non-examples.
- Ask students if they can think of their own examples.
3. **Guided Practice (10 minutes)**
- Hand out the objects to students. Have each student choose one and ask them to make possessive sentences.
- Example: If a student has a toy car, they might say, "This is Jane's car."
- Write their sentences on the board and review together.
- Correct any mistakes and explain why the corrections are needed.
4. **Independent Practice (5 minutes)**
- Distribute worksheets with sentences where students need to add the correct apostrophes.
- Example: "This is the dogs bone." → "This is the dog's bone."
- Walk around to assist students and ensure understanding.
5. **Story Time (5 minutes)**
- Read a short storybook containing examples of possessives.
- As you read, ask the students to listen for possessive nouns and raise their hands when they hear one.
- Discuss a few examples from the story afterward.
6. **Review and Conclusion (5 minutes)**
- Review the main points on how to use apostrophes to show possession.
- Have a short Q&A to clarify any doubts.
- Give a few more oral examples and ask students to provide the possessive form (both singular and plural).
**Assessment:**
- Evaluate students' participation during guided and independent practice.
- Check worksheets for correct use of apostrophes.
- Observe students' ability to identify possessive nouns during story time.
**Extension Activity:**
- For students who grasp the concept quickly, provide more challenging examples (e.g., irregular plurals like "children's" or names ending in "s" such as "James's").
- Encourage them to write a short story using possessive nouns.
**Homework:**
- Ask students to write three sentences using possessive nouns related to things at home (e.g., "Mom’s chair").
- Review and discuss their homework in the next class.
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This lesson plan is designed to engage young students with interactive and practical examples, ensuring a clear understanding of how to use apostrophes for possession.