SPaG Scheme Year 2 Spring Lesson 10: Use Apostrophes to Mark Singular Possession
Year 2 apostrophes for possession
Year 2 apostrophes for possession is an important part of the grammar curriculum, helping pupils understand how to show ownership using an apostrophe and ‘s’. This full SPaG lesson is part of our Year 2 Spring term scheme and supports clear progression from contractions to possessive punctuation.
This complete lesson pack includes:
- A teacher-led PowerPoint explaining how apostrophes show singular possession
- A hands-on activity using picture prompts to form possessive phrases (e.g. the dog’s tail)
- A differentiated worksheet where pupils identify, complete and write sentences using apostrophes for possession
This Year 2 apostrophes for possession lesson helps children to:
- Understand how apostrophes are used to show that something belongs to someone or something
- Recognise and form possessive nouns correctly
- Differentiate between possessive apostrophes and apostrophes for contractions
- Apply possessive punctuation accurately in sentences
Each worksheet includes the small step printed clearly at the top for tracking progress. As with all our Year 2 SPaG resources, materials are unbranded by year group so can be used flexibly across KS1.
Use the full Spring SPaG lesson plans for step-by-step teaching guidance, and refer to the SPaG progression document to see how learning builds over the year.
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