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Mechanics Lesson #2 CCSS.ELA–LITERACY.L. 2

Mechanics Lesson #2 CCSS.ELA–LITERACY.L. 2 Demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English capitalization, punctuation, and spelling when writing. Abbreviations and Acronyms.

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Mechanics Lesson #2 CCSS.ELA–LITERACY.L. 2

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  1. Mechanics Lesson #2 CCSS.ELA–LITERACY.L. 2 Demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English capitalization, punctuation, and spelling when writing. Abbreviations and Acronyms

  2. Use periods following the first letter of each key word in an abbreviated title or expression, and pronounce each of these letters when saying the abbreviation. Examples: U.S.A., a.m., p.m. But, don’t use periods or pronounce the letters in an acronym. Acronyms are special abbreviated titles or expressions that are pronounced as words. Most all acronyms are capitalized. Example: NATO

  3. Practice David has worked outside of the U.S. in many foreign countries, but he now works for N.A.S.A.

  4. Practice David has worked outside of the U.S. in many foreign countries, but he now works for N.A.S.A. Practice Answers David has worked outside of the U.S. in many foreign countries, but he now works for NASA.

  5. Writing Application Write your own sentence using an abbreviated title and an acronym.

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