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The apostrophe's one of the most misused piece's of punctuation. []

You need to complete

Task 1 Task 2 Task 3 if Task 1 is too hard for you. Most of you are capable of Task 1. Infact, all of you are capable of Task 1 even if your poster is about contractions e.g. the rules for using apostrophes for contracted words.

Task 1

Apostrophes are used for 2 reasons:


 * 1) to contract some words e.g. did not = didn't, could not = could'nt
 * 2) to show possession e.g. the boys' toilet (the toilet belongs to the boys), children's books (the books belong to the children). You will notice on the two examples here that the apostrophes are in different places. Why is that?

Your task is to:


 * create a poster that explains to people how to use apostrophes correctly. Be sure to include examples of the correct use. Also make sure you include the rule.

Your poster is to be done on A4. You may chose to do it on the computer. Your poster needs a border.

Your poster may explain the two uses of the apostrophe but some of you may decide to choose one. Many people find it harder to understand the rules for possession. If you do, then opt for a poster that explains contractions.

Task 2

Look through newspaper's/magazine's/environmental print (posters in shop windows, signs etc) searching from apostrophe abuse. Bring in examples of apostrophe abuse - the more obvious the better. You may take photographs. These could be brought in or you could make a PowerPoint/Keynote presentation to illustrate your findings. The purpose of task 2 if for you to be more aware of the apostrophe and how it is used and, ofter, misused.

Task 3

Make a list of examples of contracted apostrophes. E.g.

Must not = mustn't Is not = isn't

How many can you find?

I HAVE INCLUDED EXAMPLES OF APOSTROPHE ABUSE ON THIS PAGE. CAN YOU SPOT HOW MANY TIMES' I HAVE COMMITTED THAT SIN?

To be handed in on Friday 30th March