Lesson 8: Singular vs. Plural Possessives

Why is proper grammar important in writing and speaking?

CCSS.ELA-Literacy.L.9-10.1
Demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English grammar and usage when writing or speaking.

CCSS.ELA-Literacy.L.9-10.1.b
Use various types of phrases (noun, verb, adjectival, adverbial, participial, prepositional, absolute) and clauses (independent, dependent; noun, relative, adverbial) to convey specific meanings and add variety and interest to writing or presentations.

CCSS.ELA-Literacy.L.9-10.2
Demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English capitalization, punctuation, and spelling when writing.

DOK 1-3

Multi-lingual learner pathway:
-shortened examples and work
-MLL own classroom may be needed
-MLL can have a class that is a lower grade level assigned on NRI

Other:
-extra time to complete work
-work/sentences can be read to the students

Weekly or bi-weekly quizzes generated on NRI covering:

Part 1: Singular Possessives

• Forming Singular Possessives 1
• Forming Singular Possessives 2
• Forming Singular Possessives 3
• Apostrophes with "Others," "Others'," and "Each Other's"
• Checkpoint: Singular Possessives

Part 2: Singular and Plural Possessives

• Is the Possessive Singular or Plural?
• Forming Possessives from Regular Plurals
• Forming Possessives from Regular and Irregular Plurals
• Forming Plural Possessives
• Checkpoint: Singular and Plural Possessives

Part 3: Review

• Review: Plurals and Possessives