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- 6th - 8th
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Students review the parts of a dictionary definition and compare it to a thesaurus entry. They create mini-dictionaries using the Internet and a word processor. Full Review »
- Grade Range
- 6th - 8th
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Students create and print mini-dictionaries using word-processing software, clip art objects, graphics downloaded from the World Wide Web, and/or illustrations they create themselves. Full Review »
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- 2nd - 5th
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Students practice using the dictionary, guide words and placing words in alphabetical order. Full Review »
- Grade Range
- 1st - 2nd
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Students examine the structure and main components of a dictionary. They arrange several words related to the pigs in alphabetical order. Then they illustrate and create their own pig dictionaries. Full Review »
- Grade Range
- 2nd - 3rd
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Students examine the various parts of a dictionary. The word entry, the alphabetical order, and the location of words are explored in this lesson. A variety of activities are provided to support the lesson. Full Review »
- Grade Range
- 11th - 12th
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Students explore the different types of dictionaries and their uses. They find words or expressions that are unfamiliar to classmates and then play "Fictionary" a game where they invent meanings for the unusual words or phrases. Full Review »
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- 2nd
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Students examine the purposes of the dictionary and practice how to use it correctly. Students discuss parts of speech, number of syllables, accent marks, antonyms, plurals, and various word ending before participating in a dictionary scavenger hunt. Full Review »
- Grade Range
- 9th - 12th
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Students participate in the development of a math dictionary. In order to create meaning in the computation of math problems, students define a number of words that are used in math. Each definition accompanies a problem, a solution and an illustration. Full Review »
- Grade Range
- 6th - 12th
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Students examine the basic functions of the Visual Thesaurus interactive website by comparing and contrasting the use of a traditional dictionary and the Visual Thesaurus. They compare and contrast the process for each method and create an informational word poster. Full Review »
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- 4th
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Students, after brainstorming what the word "guide" means, examine how to use guide words in a dictionary to locate words. They define "guide," identify guide words in a variety of dictionaries and locate words using guide words. Each student also completes a number of practice pages of words. Full Review »

