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Alex: Building Word Castles
In this lesson, students will explore unfamiliar words found in various picture books by Patricia Polacco. Students will discover the meanings of unfamiliar words by using a dictionary and find synonyms and antonyms with a thesaurus. The...
Cyberbee
Cyber Bee: Ready Reference
This site is a tool to help students hone their reference skills.
ClassFlow
Class Flow: Reference Sources
[Free Registration/Login Required] This flipchart reviews different reference sources including, encyclopedias, dictionaries, thesauruses, almanacs, atlases, and periodicals.
ClassFlow
Class Flow: Synonyms and Antonyms
[Free Registration/Login Required] The flipchart follows the Learning Focused format. It begins with an exciting Bingo-style interactive activator, then moves to teacher-directed instruction, guided practice, interactive games,...
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Encyclopedia Universalis: Homepage
A major French encyclopedia from Encyclopedia Universalis that gives non-subscribers access to summaries or small articles.
ClassFlow
Class Flow: Dictionary
[Free Registration/Login Required] Students will recognize the functions of dictionaries and the types of information available in dictionaries used in schools. They will learn the differences between dictionaries and thesauruses....
ClassFlow
Class Flow: How to Use a Thesaurus
[Free Registration/Login Required] This flipchart will review how to use a thesaurus. Uses links to an online web thesaurus to look up various words. Great starting point.
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The Phrase Finder
Use this tool to find the origins and meanings of phrases, sayings and cliches.
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Teaching Ideas: Using a Thesaurus
Use this learning exercise activity to develop your thesaurus research skills.