Study Skill - Using a Dictionary
Objectives
1. Identify the dictionary as a reference tool.
2. Use the dictionary to find entry words in ABC order.
3. Learn academic language: Guide Words, entry words
2. Use the dictionary to find entry words in ABC order.
3. Learn academic language: Guide Words, entry words
Teach
A dictionary is a book of words and their meanings.
A dictionary is used to find the meaning of an unfamiliar word, to find the right word to convey a meaning and to check spelling.
A dictionary is used to find the meaning of an unfamiliar word, to find the right word to convey a meaning and to check spelling.
| Dictionary Skills |
Practice and Apply
Dictionary Scavenger Hunt:
1. You will be assigned a dictionary page.
2. Answer the questions on the worksheet provided using your page from the dictionary.
3. Finally, using your best artistic ability add or alter any illustrations on your page. 4. Create a class dictionary using our pages.
Idea Borrowed from: Book Making with Kids
1. You will be assigned a dictionary page.
2. Answer the questions on the worksheet provided using your page from the dictionary.
3. Finally, using your best artistic ability add or alter any illustrations on your page. 4. Create a class dictionary using our pages.
Idea Borrowed from: Book Making with Kids
| dictionary-scavenger-hunt.pdf |
