When should you abbreviate a word, and when should you write it out? Practice abbreviation rules with a resource that provides guided examples before challenging young grammarians to correct ten sentences on their own.

Concepts

abbreviating, Grammar, formal writing

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Additional Tags

english language arts

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Instructional Ideas

• Project the sentences onto the board for learners to write their solutions in dry-erase marker
• Have class members write their own sentences in need of correction for peers to edit

Classroom Considerations

• The activity is designed for upper elementary and middle schoolers, but it may be too basic for older learners
• There are two pages of examples but only one page of exercises; consider adding more opportunities for practicing the skill

Pros

• Includes an answer key for the exercise page
• Focuses on an individual grammar skill that is confusing

Cons

• None

Common Core

L.4.1.a L.5.1.a L.6.1.a L.7.1.a