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Speedwriting Activity

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PBS 45 & 49

Speedwriting shortcuts: Try decoding these words.

pn ____________ mth ____________
Span ____________ organ ____________
sci ____________ govt ____________
ntbk ____________ hmwk ____________
imp ____________ Pres ____________
pncl ____________ imp ____________

 

Your problem:

Mom is on the phone and has just a minute to tell you what she wants you to get. Pretend you are Mom and make up a list. Dictate the list to your partner and see if he/she can write the list using speedwriting abbreviations.

Your List
Your Partner's List
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