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Writing worksheet · Capitalization and punctuation
Abbreviations with a Period
Nine words to shorten, like Doctor to Dr., Street to St. and February to Feb., each with its capital and period.
- Grade level
- Grades 3–4
- Time
- About 20 minutes
- Answer key
- Yes, page 2 of the PDF
- Kids practice
- Capitalization, End punctuation, Commas and apostrophes, Editing for conventions
What kids do
“An abbreviation is a short way to write a word. It starts with a capital letter and ends with a period. Write each abbreviation.”
Printed on the sheet:
- Sunday → Sun. · Road → Rd. · Mount → Mt.
- Write your teacher’s name with Mr., Mrs., Ms. or Dr.
Teacher tip
Bring in a real envelope or a calendar to show where abbreviations show up in everyday life.
How to use it
- Use a colored pencil for every fix so the edits stand out.
- Post an anchor chart of the rule where kids can see it while they work.
- Model the first answer on the board, thinking out loud as you write.
Watch for
Kids who fix the sheet but not their own writing. Connect the rule to the next writing task.
Talk about it
- How does the punctuation change the way you read it?
- Where else do writers use this skill?
Take it further
Have kids edit one paragraph of their own writing for this rule only.
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