English Language Arts (2021) Grade(s): 3

ELA21.3.36d

Use simple abbreviations, including days of the week, months of the year, titles, units of metric and customary measurement, street names, and state names.

Unpacked Content

Knowledge

  • An abbreviation is a shortened version of a whole word and it will usually have a period at the end of the shortened version.

Skills

  • Form correct abbreviations for days of the week, months of the year, titles, units of metric and customary measurement, street names, and state names in writing.

Understanding

  • Abbreviations can be used in place of whole words when writing.

Vocabulary

  • Simple abbreviations
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