diff --git a/docs/reference/controllers.md b/docs/reference/controllers.md
index 800d908b..ac6f8223 100644
--- a/docs/reference/controllers.md
+++ b/docs/reference/controllers.md
@@ -45,7 +45,7 @@ For example, this element has a controller which is an instance of the class def
 <div data-controller="reference"></div>
 ```
 
-The following is an example of how Stimulus will generate identifiers for controllers in it's require context:
+The following is an example of how Stimulus will generate identifiers for controllers in its require context:
 
 If your controller file is named… | its identifier will be…
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