Year 2 Use apostrophes to mark singular possession

Year 2 apostrophes for singular possession worksheet and lesson pack

Teach pupils how to show ownership correctly with this Year 2 apostrophes for singular possession worksheet and lesson pack, part of our Year 2 Spring SPaG scheme. This lesson helps children understand how apostrophes are used to mark singular possession and distinguish them from apostrophes used in contractions, following the Year 2 National Curriculum grammar objectives.

This lesson pack includes:

• Year 2 apostrophes for singular possession PowerPoint
• A practical activity using picture prompts to build possessive noun phrases
• Year 2 apostrophes for singular possession worksheets for recognising, writing and applying possessive apostrophes in sentences

Pupils learn to:

• Understand how apostrophes show that something belongs to someone or something
• Recognise and write singular possessive nouns correctly
• Distinguish between apostrophes for contractions and apostrophes for singular possession
• Apply possessive apostrophes accurately in their own writing

No year groups are printed on our resources, making them suitable for mixed-age classes, intervention groups and SEND support where appropriate. Each worksheet is labelled with the small step to help teachers track progression.

Looking for the complete teaching sequence? Explore our Year 2 Spring SPaG hub, where you’ll find all ten lesson packs, planning and assessment resources, and the accompanying spelling strand. You can also download the Year 2 Spring lesson plans and rationale for detailed teaching guidance.