Abbreviations By: Mrs. Delaup Dec. Mon. Mr. Ave. Abbreviations By: Mrs. Delaup Blvd. P.O. Sen. Oct. Apr. Rep. Mrs.
What is an abbreviation? It is the shortened form of a word. Most abbreviations begin with a capital letter and end with a period. Many times they are used in special kinds of writings, such as lists and addresses.
GET READY TO SHOW ME WHAT YOU KNOW! *WE HAVE BEEN WORKING ON LEARNING IMPORTANT ABBREVIATIONS! *DO YOU REMEBER ABBREVIATIONS TO IMPORTANT CATEGORIES, such as: titles, addresses, days of the week, and months of the year? GET READY TO SHOW ME WHAT YOU KNOW!
DIRECTIONS: On your white board write the proper abbreviation for each word and tell me if the word is the title of a person, an address, day of the week, or month of the year.
#1 Word: Mister Abbreviation: Mr.
#2 Word: Saturday Abbreviation: Sat.
CHALLENGE! Question: What day of the week is Saturday? 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th,5th,6th,or 7th? Answer: 7th
#3 Word: Drive Abbreviation: Dr.
#4 Word: September Abbreviation: Sept.
CHALLENGE!!! Question: Is September the 1st, 2nd,6th,9th, or 11th month of the year? Answer: 9th
DOUBLE Challenge! Mrs. Delaup What 4th grade teachers birthday is in the month of September? Mrs. Delaup
#5 Word: Doctor Abbreviation: Dr.
#6 Word: Post Office Abbreviation: P.O.
#7 Word: January Abbreviation: Jan.
#8 Word: Wednesday Abbreviation: Wed.
CHALLENGE! Answer: November 22nd Question: What will the date be next Wednesday? Hint: Look at the calendar. Answer: November 22nd
#9 Word: Governor Answer: Gov.
CHALLENGE! Question: WHO IS LOUSIANA’S GOVENOR ELECT? Answer: Bobby Jindal
The abbreviation for a married women is__ #10 The abbreviation for a married women is__ Answer: Mrs.
The abbreviation for any women is_____ #11 The abbreviation for any women is_____ Answer: Ms.
Let’s Review! What is an abbreviation? The shortened form of a word Most abbreviations begin with a capital letter …and end in a period You find abbreviations in writings such as… Titles Addresses Days Months
BRAVO!