Introduction:
When you come across a new word in a book or newspaper, don’t pass it by. Look it up! Isn’t that why word-lovers invented the dictionary?
In this lesson you will:
- Locate new words in a dictionary using alphabetical guide words
- Use dictionary entries to pronounce words correctly and identify them as nouns, verbs, or adjectives
- Read dictionary definitions to understand the meanings of words and recognize when the words are being used correctly
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Skills:
Vocabulary Building
Grammar and Punctuation
Context Clues
Dictionary/Thesaurus/Reference Skills