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World Wide Words: Possessive Apostrophes

For Students 9th - 10th
This site discusses the misuse of the apostrophe, such as using an apostrophe in a word which is a simple plural, now known as "greengrocer's apostrophe", the contraction it/it's, who's/whose, etc. A trend toward dropping the possessive...
Lesson Plan
Lumen Learning

Lumen: Readability: Contractions, Acronyms, and Numbers

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
This instructional activity focuses on recognizing and demonstrating the standard uses of apostrophes including in possessives, contractions, acronyms, and numbers. It also provides a practice activity.
Handout
Other

Illinois State U.: Punctuation Made Simple Apostrophes

For Students 9th - 10th
What is an apostrophe and how is it used properly in punctuation? "Punctuation Made Simple," gives some concrete examples for apostrophe use.
Study Guide
Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Apostrophes

For Students 9th - 10th
Is it it's or its? Learn the basics about apostrophes here!