Understanding 'It's' vs. 'Its'

This video tutorial focuses on the correct usage of the homophones 'its' and 'it's'. It explains the concept of contractions and possessive pronouns, providing examples and exercises to help students distinguish between the two. The lesson includes a draft analysis to identify and correct homophone errors, followed by a revised draft reading. The tutorial aims to improve students' understanding and application of these grammatical elements in writing.

What is the main focus of this lesson?

• Exploring different writing styles.

• Understanding the difference between 'it's' and 'its'.

• Learning new vocabulary words.

• Practicing sentence structure.

Which of the following is a contraction?

• Ours

• It's

• Hers

• Its

What does the contraction 'it's' stand for?

• It has

• It is

• It will

• It was

Which of the following is a possessive pronoun?

• It's

• Are

• Its

• Is

In the sentence 'The book has lost its jacket', what does 'its' indicate?

• A contraction

• A noun

• Possession

• A verb

In the draft, which sentence correctly uses 'it's'?

• It's toys are missing.

• The guinea pig has it's own cage.

• It's a huge grey guinea pig.

• It's own toys and playpen.

What should you do if you can replace 'it's' with 'it is' in a sentence?

• Use 'is' instead.

• Use 'it' without any changes.

• Use 'it's' with an apostrophe.

• Use 'its' without an apostrophe.

Which sentence contains a misspelled homophone?

• It's a beautiful day.

• The guinea pig has it's own toys.

• It's almost time to go back to school.

• The book has lost its jacket.

What is the purpose of using possessive pronouns?

• To indicate time

• To describe actions

• To form contractions

• To show ownership

What should you remember when editing your writing?

• Focus on sentence length.

• Always use apostrophes.

• Avoid using contractions.

• Use homophones correctly.