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Bellringer. 1. Choose the sentence that contains an error in the use of the apostrophe. The spectator’s mood changed when their team captured the lead. The stranded tourists are hoping that they’re able to leave soon.
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Bellringer 1. Choose the sentence that contains an error in the use of the apostrophe. The spectator’s mood changed when their team captured the lead. The stranded tourists are hoping that they’re able to leave soon. Bill’s and Bobby’s trumpets were both left in the auditorium after the concert. Several of the girl’s bicycles were stolen form their backyards last Friday night. 2. Choose the sentence that contains an error in the use of the apostrophe. The commissioners are sure they’re new policy will be effective. Tiffany and Karen’s duet was so beautiful that the audience gave an ovation. Two of the contestants’ performances were given perfect scores. Who’s in charge of planning the graduation program?
Apostrophe Rules • In compound words, names of organizations and businesses, and word groups showing joint possession, only the last word is possessive in form. Ex. Della and Jim’s home 2. When two or more persons possess something individually, each of their names is possessive in form. Ex. Poe’s and Dahl’s stories (use these rules to verify your answer to the Bellringer)
Read Page 196 of EL book. On the same page as the context clues chart, define context clues. Look at the five bullets and examples and add to your notes on context clues: things that were not in the chart. (compare the two)
Discuss Point of view Elements of Literature Page 188 Read the Literary Focus portion and create a two sentence summary about the Omniscient narrator.
Homework Grammar and Language Workbook Pages 277-278 Read “The Interlopers” Study vocabulary words And Apostrophe notes