Grade Six English
Hello Boys and Girls of Grade Six! Today you will learn to identify possessive nouns and get important guidelines to write the introductory paragraph of a composition. Read carefully and enjoy your session.
WITH MY CLASSMATES
Read and discuss the notes.
POSSESSIVE NOUNS
Nouns are made possessive to show ownership or possession.
The possessive form of a noun always has an apostrophe.
The apostrophe is always attached to the owner or the person or thing with whom the relationship is shown to make a possessive form. the maid’s apron donkeys’ ears • • •
Answers Grammar
1) 1.The visitors showed kindness and expressed gratitude to us. 2) Our friendship will last forever if we show loyalty.
3) All of us were educated to show patriotism.
4) They had no intention to give assistance to me.
5) I appreciate Karen’s dedication and commitment to her responsi
bilities.
Comprehension
1)The writer of the letter is Ryan King
2) The writer attends Boston’s Primary School.
3) The business address of the letter is The Manager, Beverly Food
Court, 348 Regent Street, Bourda, Georgetown.
4) The main reason for writing the letter is to seek donation of snacks
for the Mashramani Cultural Presentation.
5) The writer asked to be contacted through the supervising teacher
so that he can monitor the communication.
The following rules will help you form possessive nouns.
Rules
1. To make a singular noun possessive, add an apostrophe and -s (‘s)
(The-s is never joined to the noun.)
The child’s dress is pretty.
2. To show joint possession, the apostrophe is used with the last noun concerned.
Mark and Melissa’s business will be closed on Sunday.
To show individual possession, make all nouns possessive.
Keith’s and Bryan’s proposals for the projects are completely different. 3. If the plural noun ends with -s, add an apostrophe after the -s.
The peacocks’ feathers are colourful.
4. If the plural noun does not end with -s, add an apostrophe, and then write the -s.
The children’s shoes are on sale.
5. If a noun is compound, use ‘s (or s’) with the last part of the noun. I placed my cellphone in my mother-in-law’s bag.
6. When a name ends with –s, the apostrophe alone is added. the Charles’ property
ON MY OWN
Exercise
Rewrite each sentence by writing the possessive form of the noun in brackets. 1. (Women) hats were on display at the fair.
2. Would you buy (men) shirts today?
3. My (father-in-law) car was damaged in the accident.
4. Three (ladies) umbrellas are on the verandah.
5.( Mom and Dad) opinions on the family matter are not the same.
COMPOSITION
WITH MY CLASSMATES
Read and discuss the notes.
The First Paragraph: The Introduction
The first paragraph will introduce your topic.
The introduction is the most important paragraph because it provides direction for the entire composition.
It also sets the tone, and you want to grab the reader’s attention with interest and clarity. The best way to tackle the introduction is to:
• describe your main idea, or what the composition is about, in one sen tence. You can usually use the composition prompt or question to form this sentence.
• use three key words, phrases or ideas that support your controlling sentence in order of importance. • develop a controlling statement using these ideas.
Ending the Introduction with a Controlling Statement Study these examples.
Example1
The Role of the Family
The family is a very important unit of society. In a family, members live and work together to develop relationships, morals, and values. A family can help a child learn to love, get his first education and develop responsibility.
Example 2
The Role of Flight Attendants
Flight attendants welcome the passengers on the aeroplane. They help to put away coats and give pillows and blankets to those who wish. They also serve meals to the passengers. The elderly, the sick and young children are given greater attention by the attendants. The attendants demonstrate to everyone the steps they must follow in an emergency problem on the aeroplane. The job of a flight attendant is to make sure passengers in the aeroplane are comfortable, well- served and safe.
(Adapted from Roma Sinanan, Developing Skills in Composition)
ON MY OWN Exercise
Write an introductory paragraph on the topic ‘The Role of Your Parents’
COMPREHENSION
ON MY OWN
Read the passage carefully then answer the questions which follow.
Among the animals of the world, one of the most talented is the spider. With its silken webs it can construct suspension bridges, beautiful designs, and insect traps. The spider might be thought of as one of nature’s greatest engineers.
Spiders can be found in all parts of the world except where it is extremely cold. They cannot survive in cold or Polar Regions covered with snow because of lack of food.
People sometimes mistakenly refer to spiders as insects. Unlike insects which have six legs and three body segments, spiders have eight legs and two body segments.
Although there are many different kinds of spiders in the United States only two of these are considered dangerous. These are the Black Widow and the Brown House Spider. Spiders are useful to man because they destroy many kinds of harmful insects.
(Narinesingh, Clifford, Practising Comprehension, A Skill- Based Approach, p. 40-41)
Questions
Read each question carefully then draw a heavy black line through the letter (A, B, C or D) which is near the answer you choose.
1) According to the passage, all of these are true statements about the spider except it
A) is one of the most talented animals.
B) constructs insect traps with its silken webs.
C) can be found in all parts of the world.
D) can be considered as one of nature’s greatest engineers.
2) In the passage, the words A) claimed
C) felt
‘thought of ’can be best replaced by B) considered D) declared
3) What is the main function of the third paragraph?
A) To explain where spiders are found.
B) To name spiders which are harmful.
C) To tell of the usefulness of these animals.
D) To give the main differences between spiders and insects.
4) The passage states that spiders cannot live in snowy regions mainly because
A) there is no food for them.
B) they do not like it.
C) they have segmented bodies.
D) they are accustomed to better climate.
5) According to the passage, in what way does the spider help man?
A) It builds bridges. B) It designs insect traps.
C) It destroys harmful insects. D) It does not interfere with his food.
Goodbye boys and girls!