SAXON GENITIVE

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What is the Saxon Genitive?

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The Saxon Genitive is a grammatical construction used to show possession, typically formed by adding 's to a noun.

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CCSS.L.1.1B

CCSS.L.2.2C

CCSS.L.3.2D

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How do you form the Saxon Genitive for singular nouns?

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For singular nouns, add 's to the end of the noun (e.g., Charlie's book).

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CCSS.L.1.1B

CCSS.L.2.2C

CCSS.L.3.2D

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How do you form the Saxon Genitive for plural nouns that do not end in 's'?

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For plural nouns that do not end in 's', add 's (e.g., children's toys).

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CCSS.L.1.1B

CCSS.L.2.2C

CCSS.L.3.2D

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How do you form the Saxon Genitive for plural nouns that end in 's'?

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For plural nouns that end in 's', add only an apostrophe (e.g., the teachers' lounge).

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CCSS.L.1.1B

CCSS.L.2.2C

CCSS.L.3.2D

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Translate: 'El libro de Charlie' using Saxon Genitive.

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Charlie’s book.

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CCSS.L.1.1B

CCSS.L.2.2C

CCSS.L.3.2D

Front

Translate: 'Los juguetes de los niños' using Saxon Genitive.

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The children's toys.

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CCSS.L.1.1B

CCSS.L.2.2C

CCSS.L.3.2D

Front

Translate: 'La casa de mi hermana' using Saxon Genitive.

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My sister's house.

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CCSS.L.1.1B

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.3.2D

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What is the purpose of using the Saxon Genitive?

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To indicate ownership or possession.

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CCSS.L.1.1B

CCSS.L.2.2C

CCSS.L.3.2D

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Provide an example of a sentence using the Saxon Genitive.

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This is Sarah's pencil.

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CCSS.L.1.1B

CCSS.L.2.2C

CCSS.L.3.2D

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What is the difference between Saxon Genitive and 'of' constructions?

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Saxon Genitive uses 's to show possession, while 'of' constructions use the preposition 'of' (e.g., the cover of the book).

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CCSS.L.1.1B

CCSS.L.2.2C

CCSS.L.3.2D