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- 3rd - 8th
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Students are engaged in the practical uses of a thesaurus and to reinforce the use of synonyms as a way of making writing more interesting. Full Review »
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- 3rd
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Students expand their vocabulary and learn the advantages of using a Thesaurus. They edit and enrich personal writing samples using both print and online Thesauri. Full Review »
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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
- 2nd - 4th
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Students use a thesaurus to find synonyms for selected words in fairy tales. Full Review »
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- 6th - 8th
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Students review the use of a thesaurus then use thesauruses to find synonyms for words and evaluate their connotations. They edit a paragraph replacing words with new words found in the thesaurus. Full Review »
- Grade Range
- 7th - 12th
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Students know how to use a digital thesaurus to select effective and appropriate vocabulary. They should also be able to compare two or more thesauruses by evaluating the information they provide and considering how easy they are to use. Full Review »
- Grade Range
- 6th - 8th
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Students perform internet searches looking for specific answers. They eliminate possible answers after performing their searches. Students are explain the purpose of a thesaurus. Full Review »
- Grade Range
- 6th - 8th
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Students study how to use a thesaurus to look up synonyms.They use a thesaurus to look up synonyms for any word he/she used three or more times in his/her Expository. They work cooperatively as a group to help each other find synonyms for overused words. Full Review »
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- 4th
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Students examine how to use a thesaurus and the process of locating and identifying synonyms in a thesaurus. They read a sentence containing the word "big" numerous times and brainstorm other words that can be used. Students then look up "big" in a thesaurus, and write sentences using the synonyms for "big." Full Review »
- Grade Range
- 5th - 8th
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Students examine the basic functions of the online Visual Thesaurus, exploring how simple words may sometimes have multiple meanings. In small groups they select words and explore the Visual Thesaurus, and write a short play using the words from the Visual Thesaurus. Full Review »