AL Ws/L2.4 Use apostrophes & inverted commas

Punctuate sentences correctly and use punctuation accurately, e.g. commas, apostrophes, inverted commas (a) Understand and use commas when they are needed to separate parts of complex sentences, to enclose extra information, or to mark off direct speech (b) Understand and use an apostrophe to show a missing letter or letters, e.g. they're, we've, I'm (c) Know the full verb equivalents and that the writer can choose short or full forms depending on the formality required (d) Understand the difference between it's (‘it is') and its (‘belonging to it') (e) Understand the use of apostrophes to show where a final -s indicates that something belongs to someone or something (f) Understand the use of inverted commas for direct speech, and to indicate a quotation

A wonderful revision tool for apostrophes (of omission and possession). With type-in boxes for students to enter correct sentences.

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Level 1
Level 2
English
Rs/L1.2
AL Ws/L2.4 Use apostrophes & inverted commas

Two different multi-sensory activities – both make ideal starters.
1) pin-up sentence sorting (choice of generic, IT or beauty cards)
2) apostrophe dominoes.

Level
Level 1
Level 2
English
Apostrophes
Rs/L1.2
AL Ws/L2.4 Use apostrophes & inverted commas
Context
Business & Money management
Hairdressing & Beauty therapy

A fabulous multi-sensory punctuation game. 8 large cards to laminate plus teaching ideas. Great for mixed ability classes.

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Entry Level 1
Entry Level 2
Entry Level 3
Level 1
Level 2
English
Adult Literacy Rs/L1.1 Use implicit and explicit grammatical knowledge
Rs/E2.4
Rs/E3.3
Adult Lit Rs/L2.2 Use punctuation to help interpret the meaning and purpose of texts
Ws/E1.2
Ws/E1.3
Ws/E2.3
Ws/E2.4
Ws/E3.4
Ws/L1.3
AL Ws/L2.4 Use apostrophes & inverted commas

Another amazing PowerPoint from Jennifer Baines.

Something here for all levels: information, examples and onscreen activities cover a host of topics inc: simple, compound and complex sentences; punctuation; question words; coordinating and subordinating conjunctions; formal letter writing; topic and concluding sentences; a handy ‘Is it a sentence?’ checklist, structuring an argument, linking paragraphs.

Also great for teacher reference.

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Entry Level 1
Entry Level 2
Entry Level 3
Level 1
Level 2
English
Ws/E1.1
Ws/E2.1
Ws/E3.1
Adult Lit Ws/L1.1 Write in complete sentences
Adult Lit Ws/L2.1 Construct complex sentences
Ws/E3.4
Ws/L1.3
AL Ws/L2.4 Use apostrophes & inverted commas
Adult Lit Wt/L1.3 Present information in a logical sequence, using paragraphs where appropriate
Adult Lit Wt/L2.3 Present information and ideas in a logical or persuasive sequence, using paragraphs where appropriate
Adult Lit Wt/L1.4 Use language suitable for purpose and audience
Adult Lit Wt/L2.5 Use formal & informal language appropriate to purpose & audience
Wt/L2.6

Apostrophes – another great mind map from Nikki Brown – summarising the two uses of apostrophes along with some useful tips and rules.

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Level 2
Level 1
English
AL Ws/L2.4 Use apostrophes & inverted commas
Rs/L1.2
Apostrophes

Great way to practise the use of apostrophes in contractions. 28 dominoes, and instructions for several different games.

Level
Level 2
Level 1
English
Rs/L1.2
AL Ws/L2.4 Use apostrophes & inverted commas