Understanding Dictionaries

What is a dictionary?

• A dictionary is a resource that provides definitions and information about words.

• A dictionary is a collection of recipes for cooking.

• A dictionary is a type of book that contains stories.

• A dictionary is a tool used for measuring distances.

Tags

CCSS.L.2.4E

CCSS.L.3.4D

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

What part of a dictionary lists words in order?

• Glossary

• Thesaurus

• Index

• Appendix

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4C

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

What is the definition of a word?

• A word is a distinct meaningful element of speech or writing.

• A word is a collection of letters without meaning.

• A word is a synonym for a sentence.

• A word is a type of punctuation mark.

Tags

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.W.4.2D

CCSS.W.5.2D

How do you find the meaning of a word in a dictionary?

• Count the number of letters in the word.

• Ask someone for the meaning.

• Use a thesaurus instead of a dictionary.

• Look up the word in the alphabetical list and read its definition.

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4C

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

What is an entry in a dictionary?

• A collection of sentences using a word.

• A summary of a book's content.

• A list of synonyms for a word.

• An entry in a dictionary is a word and its definition.

Tags

CCSS.L.2.4E

CCSS.L.3.4D

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

What does the guide word at the top of a page indicate?

• The last word on that page.

• The first word on that page.

• The title of the book.

• A summary of the page content.

Tags

CCSS.L.3.2G

How can you use a dictionary to find synonyms?

• Ask a friend for synonyms.

• Look up the word in the dictionary and check the synonyms section.

• Use a thesaurus to find synonyms.

• Look up the word in an encyclopedia.

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4C

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

What is the purpose of a dictionary?

• To provide definitions and meanings of words.

• To translate words into different languages.

• To list the origins of words.

• To provide synonyms for words.

Tags

CCSS.L.2.4E

CCSS.L.3.4D

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

What is the alphabetical order?

• A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J, K, L, M, N, O, P, Q, R, S, T, U, V, W, X, Y, Z, AA

• A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J, K, L, M, N, O, P, Q, R, S, T, U, V, W, X, Y, Z

• A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J, K, L, M, N, O, P, Q, R, S, T, U, V, W, X, Y

• 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10

Tags

CCSS.RF.K.1B

How do you locate a word that starts with 'B'?

• Look for words that end with 'B'.

• Search for the letter 'B' in the text.

• Scan the text for words beginning with 'B'.

• Identify words that contain 'B' anywhere.

Tags

CCSS.RF.K.1B