Hello, friends! Today, we’re going to learn about something called possessive nouns. These are special words that help us show when something belongs to someone or something else. Let’s dive in and have some fun!
A possessive noun tells us that something belongs to a person or a thing. For example, if a toy belongs to a dog, we say it’s the dog’s toy. We add an apostrophe and an “s” to the word “dog” to show that the toy belongs to the dog.
When we talk about just one person or thing, we use a singular noun. Here are some examples:
See how we add an apostrophe and an “s” to show ownership?
When we talk about more than one person or thing, we use a plural noun. Here are some examples:
Easy, right? Just remember, if the word ends in “s,” you only need to add an apostrophe!
Some words are a little different. For example, the word “children” is plural, but it doesn’t end in “s.” So, we say children’s books to show the books belong to the children. We add an apostrophe and an “s” just like with singular nouns.
Now, let’s try some examples together:
You’ve done an amazing job learning about possessive nouns! Remember, if it’s one thing, add an apostrophe and “s.” If it’s more than one and ends in “s,” just add an apostrophe. And for special words like “children,” add an apostrophe and “s” too.
Thanks for learning with us today! Keep practicing, and you’ll be a possessive noun expert in no time. See you next time, and happy learning!
Possessive Noun Hunt: Go on a hunt around your home or classroom to find items that belong to someone. For example, you might find “Mom’s book” or “Teacher’s pen.” Write down what you find and use possessive nouns to describe each item. Share your list with a friend or family member and see if they can add more items to it!
Create a Possessive Noun Story: Write a short story using at least five possessive nouns. You could write about a day at the park, a visit to the zoo, or a fun adventure with friends. Make sure to highlight the possessive nouns in your story. Share your story with the class or a family member and see if they can spot all the possessive nouns!
Draw and Label: Draw a picture of a scene with different people or animals and their belongings. For example, you could draw a picture of a playground with “Sarah’s swing,” “Tom’s ball,” and “Birds’ nest.” Label each item in your drawing with the correct possessive noun. Display your artwork and explain the possessive nouns you used to a friend or family member.
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Welcome to Kids Academy! Hello everyone! Let’s open the worksheet. Don’t forget to like this video and subscribe to our channel. You can find the link to this app in the comments below.
Hello, welcome back! Today we’re going to be talking about possessive nouns. First of all, what is a possessive noun? A possessive noun shows ownership or indicates that something belongs to someone or something.
There are a couple of ways to show this, so let me give you some examples to make it easier to understand.
The first kind of noun is a singular noun, which means just one. An example of a singular noun would be “dog.” If I want to show that something belongs to this dog, like the dog’s toy, I would add an apostrophe “s” to indicate ownership.
Another example is the name “David.” If David owns something, like David’s backpack, I would add an apostrophe “s” because David is just one person.
The other kind of noun is a plural noun, which means more than one. For example, “kittens.” If we’re talking about a litter of kittens and their bed, I would show that the bed belongs to the kittens by adding an apostrophe after the “s” (kittens’).
Let’s do another example: “friends.” If the friends have a clubhouse, I would add an apostrophe after the “s” to show that it belongs to them.
Now, here’s a special case: the word “children.” Even though “children” is plural, it doesn’t end in “s.” So if I was talking about books that belong to children, I would say “children’s books,” using an apostrophe “s.”
Now let’s get started with our worksheet!
It says: “A possessive noun shows that a person or thing owns or has something.” You should add an apostrophe and an “s” to a singular noun. For example, “the ladybug’s spots” shows that the spots belong to the ladybug.
For plural nouns that end in “s,” you should just add an apostrophe. For example, “the birds’ nests” shows that the nests belong to multiple birds.
Let’s look at the first side of the worksheet.
The first word is “Eva.” Since Eva is one girl, we will underline it because it needs an apostrophe “s.”
The next word is “tigers.” Since it ends in “s,” we won’t underline it because it’s plural.
Next is “baby.” Since it’s just one, we will underline it for an apostrophe “s.”
For “dragons,” since it’s plural, we won’t underline it.
“Dog” is singular, so we will underline it for an apostrophe “s.”
“Nurses” is plural and ends in “s,” so we won’t underline it.
For “tiger,” we will add an apostrophe “s” because it is singular.
“Baker” is singular, so we will underline it for an apostrophe “s.”
“Friends” is plural, so we won’t underline it.
“Children” is plural but does not end in “s,” so we will underline it for an apostrophe “s.”
For “sheep,” we will add an apostrophe “s” because it is singular.
“Men” is plural but does not end in “s,” so we will say “men’s” with an apostrophe “s.”
“Girls” is plural and ends in “s,” so we won’t underline it.
“Kitten” is singular, so we will underline it for an apostrophe “s.”
Now let’s move to the other side of the worksheet.
We are looking for words that need an apostrophe only.
The first word is “singers,” which ends in “s,” so we will underline it.
“Dancer” is singular, so we won’t underline it.
“Matt” is singular, so we won’t underline it.
“Toddlers” is plural and ends in “s,” so we will underline it.
“Elephants” is plural and ends in “s,” so we will underline it.
“Puppies” ends in “s,” so we will underline it.
“Horses” also ends in “s,” so we will underline it.
“Lion” is singular, so we won’t do anything to it.
“Women” is plural and does not end in “s,” so we will use “women’s.”
“Boys” is plural and ends in “s,” so we will underline it.
“Geese” does not end in “s,” so we will just add an apostrophe.
“Doctors” is plural, so we will underline it.
“Ghost” is singular, so we won’t do anything to it.
Great job! We have finished our worksheet. Thank you for your hard work today! I will see you next time. Bye-bye!
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