Abbreviation

Today we will abbreviate

The Days of the Week

An abbreviation is a shortened form of a word or phrase. Usually it made of a letter or group of letters taken from the word or phrase.

Some letters are taken away.

A period is added to the end.

The abbreviation is read just like the actual word.

Monday

Mon.

Tuesday

Tues.

Wednesday

Wed.

Thursday

Thurs.

Friday

Fri.

Saturday

Sat.

Sunday

Sun.