Using Dictionary Entries

Warm up your class at the start of the year by checking their ability to read and unpack dictionary entries. This worksheet asks pupils to pick apart a sentence that uses some pretty advanced vocabulary by using three dictionary...

In this dictionary definitions worksheet, students analyze a sample dictionary page and answer 5 questions about the definitions, syllables and pronunciation.

In this vocabulary and word study worksheet, students practice using a dictionary as they respond to 6 questions that require them to examine the parts of a sample dictionary entry.

Your class can use this worksheet to better understand the pronunciation key found in the dictionary. They read information about pronunciation and syllables, and then circle the words that match the proper marks. This would be a good...

In this dictionary learning exercise, students read a dictionary entry and answer 3 questions, then use a dictionary and answer 7 more related questions.

In this using a dictionary worksheet, students examine the part of a dictionary entry as they read the example and then respond to 6 short answer questions regarding the information.

Examining idioms is a peace of cake when using this graphic organizer! Here, grammarians identify an idiom and use it in a sentence. Then they investigate its literal meaning versus its figurative meaning, and accompany each one with a...

In this using a dictionary worksheet, students read about the part of a dictionary entry and then respond to 4 questions based on the sample dictionary entry.

Use this resource to discuss various ways to dictionaries can be used. What a terrific presentation to display when exploring how dictionaries are used to define words, check spellings, identify parts of speech, and more. The PowerPoint...

Elementary schoolers use the Word Wizard Dictionary to reinforce dictionary skills. In this dictionary skills lesson plan, everyone learns about the entry words, syllables, pronunciation, parts of speech, and definitions.