Dictionary Skills
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| Dictionary Skills |
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Description:
| These websites are about using a dictionary. Includes information about guide words, parts of speech, the pronunciation key, and syllables. There are worksheets, definitions, games, and more. Check out the link to eThemes resources on online dictionaries and parts of speech. |
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Grade Level:
| 2, 3, 4, 5 |
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Resource Links:
| Dictionary and Thesaurus
Here is a short PowerPoint presentation on how to use dictionaries and thesauruses.
Reading the Dictionary
This 26 page PDF file includes explanations of how to use a dictionary. Includes exercises on syllables, parts of speech, definitions, and more.
Why Use a Dictionary
This website explains the uses of a dictionary. Also includes vocabulary words you need to know to use a dictionary and definitions of parts of speech.
How to Use a Dictionary
This website includes tips for using a dictionary and information about what you can find out about a dictionary.
Quia: Reference Skills
Decide whether you would use an encyclopedia, dictionary, or other reference book to find the information.
PBS: Word Helper
Here is a fun dictionary with pictures and audio.
Dictionary Guide Words
Here is a worksheet to help you learn about guide words. Includes a short explanation of guide words and an activity.
Quia: Guide Words to the Stars
Play this game to test your knowledge of guide words. The game is modeled after "Who Wants to be a Millionaire."
The Parts of Speech
Learn about the parts of speech. Click on the links at the bottom to learn more.
Word Central
Merriam-Webster provides definitions. Students can try the "Daily Buzzword." NOTE: The site includes ads.
PBS: Dictionary Game
All you need to play this fun game is a dictionary.
eThemes Resource: Dictionaries
These sites have online dictionaries that lets students enter words to find definitions and parts of speech. One site lets users create their own words or make secret codes for their friends.
eThemes Resource: Grammar: Pronouns
These sites explain the different types of pronouns, including personal, possessive, demonstrative, and more. There are charts, handouts, online games, an animated movie, and audio of a Schoolhouse Rock song.
eThemes Resource: Grammar: Adverbs
Descriptions and examples of using adverbs in sentences. Includes interactive games and quizzes.
eThemes Resource: Grammar: Adjectives
These sites have definitions and examples of adjectives. Includes many activity ideas, handouts, practice exercises, online quizzes, and more. There is a link to an eThemes Resource on character traits.
eThemes Resource: Grammar: Nouns
These sites are about nouns. Read about different types of nouns and their functions. Includes plural, singular, common, proper, countable, non-countable, and more. There are examples, interactive quizzes, online games, handouts, and classroom activities. eThemes Resources on possessive nouns and pronouns are linked.
eThemes Resource: Grammar: Verbs
These sites provide an introduction to verbs. Includes interactive games and exercises for identifying and choosing verbs.
eThemes Resource: Grammar: Prepositions
These sites are about prepositions and prepositional phrases. Includes tutorials explaining prepositions and how they are used plus an animated movie on prepositional phrases. There are online games, quizzes, and classroom activities to practice identifying prepositions.
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Education Standards:
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1.5, 1.6, 1.8, 1.10, 1, 3, 4, 7
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