Category: Videos

How To Use Apostrophes

This was made for university as an example of a teaching tool. It was made using photo story 3 and had to teach an aspect of grammar. I chose apostrophes. This would be aimed at year 6s, 7s and 8s (or older) who already have a basic knowledge of apostrophes but need some revision. The photos were acquired from Flickr and Natalie Dee. I chose the music because the video reminded me of old public service announcements at the cinema. Feel free to use it for your class. If you have suggestions for the video, just contact me.

I Love Apostrophes

Original song, inspired by Robofillet That there next to me (on the left-your left) is Jane Ives. You can look at my username for my name. It’s there. (: Lyrics: What’s that little doodle it’s making me rejoice I stumble ‘pon it whilst I read I know it’s the right choice The grammar choice it’s a plus plus, 102 percent Two words in one are demonstrated when apostrophes are present Apostrophes apostrophes are awesome Hats off to thee Apostrophes are awesome I applaud the use of your contractions But I hope you watch your actions Make that squiggle where it’s gotta be I love apostrophes There made to use it’s a grammar binge So use them up and I won’t cringe A supplement for missing letters If you think that’s great, well it gets better Possession can be signified That floating comma by whom I abide I know it’s his or hers or mine With that happy little sign Apostrophes apostrophes are awesome Hats off to thee Apostrophes are awesome I applaud the use of your contractions But I hope you watch your actions Make that squiggle where it’s gotta be I love apostrophes You’re (two words bound by an apostrophe) learning your (possession) apostrophes Homophones, their (ownership) best friend, they’re ( they and are’s offspring) Hand in hand with a little thing

Apostrophe – a grammatical lament by The Doubleclicks

thedoubleclicks.com Song 5 of song-a-week Download the mp3: goo.gl Lyrics: You’re misunderstood and when you’re used, you are abused or just ignored Yours is a lonely, crowded life You sit alone between and watch them not know to treat you How does no one understand … how.. it must suck to be an apostrophe I would not like to be an apostrophe I do not want to be an apostrophe like you Its/it’s hard to be it is hard to be or hard belongs to it, to be it makes a difference in the end I bet you would rather be part of a quotation mark so you could have a friend who understands it must suck to be an apostrophe I would not like to be an apostrophe I do not want to be an apostrophe like you

The Apostrophe Song (zip clip)

www.coolrules.com …Put the apostrophe back in its place… see the full video on you tube…If you like this you’ll probably like The Apostrophe Song iPhone App available from the iTunes App Store. It costs hardly anything. Check out hip hop, rock and acoustic versions in the iTunes music store.You won’t forget where to put an apostrophe again. Visit www.coolrules.com for more information.