Online Dictionary Skills

Non-Fiction Reference

Please read each slide and answer comprehension questions.

What can I find in a dictionary?

• How to pronounce a word.

• How many syllables are in a word.

• How many definitions there are of a word.

• The word's part of speech.

Open Ended

What is a dictionary?

Open Ended

What can I find in a dictionary?

Open Ended

How are dictionaries setup?

Open Ended

What is a thesaurus?

Open Ended

What can I find in a thesaurus?

Open Ended

How is a thesaurus set up?

Multiple Select

What if my word is not in the dictionary, or thesaurus? Select all that apply.

• Did you spell the word correctly?

• Are you on the right page?

• Are you looking up a difficult word in a dictionary or thesaurus for younger students?

• None of the above.

Thank you!

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