Exploring Dictionary Skills for Young Readers

Ashley teaches how to find words in a dictionary by understanding alphabetical order and using dictionary features like page markings and guide words. The tutorial emphasizes the importance of knowing ABC order and provides practical examples to help locate words efficiently. Viewers are encouraged to practice these skills and engage with online games and quizzes.

Why is it important to know alphabetical order when using a dictionary?

• To find words quickly and efficiently

• To understand the meanings of words

• To improve spelling

• To learn new words

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What should you do if you need a refresher on alphabetical order?

• Play the game 'Alphabetical Order Words'

• Ask a friend

• Write down the alphabet

• Read a book

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When words have the same first few letters, how do you determine their order?

• By looking at the middle letter

• By looking at the last letter

• By looking at the next different letter

• By looking at the word length

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What feature on the edges of dictionary pages helps you find the first letter of a word?

• Illustrations

• Definitions

• Page numbers

• Markings showing letters of the alphabet

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How can different colors or indentations on the side of dictionary pages help you?

• They show the part of speech of words

• They make the dictionary look pretty

• They help you find the first letter quickly

• They indicate the difficulty level of words

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What are guide words in a dictionary?

• Words that are difficult to spell

• Words listed at the top corners of each page

• Words that guide you to the next page

• Words that have multiple meanings

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Where can you find the first and last entries of a dictionary page?

• On the cover of the dictionary

• At the bottom of the page

• In the middle of the page

• In the top left and top right corners

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If you are looking up 'koala' and find the guide words 'key' and 'kind', what should you do next?

• Flip to a later page

• Look on the same page

• Check the index

• Flip to an earlier page

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When comparing 'koala' and 'komodo dragon', which letter helps you determine their order?

• First letter

• Second letter

• Last letter

• Third letter

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What should you do after finding the correct page for a word?

• Use alphabetical order skills to find the entry

• Read all the words on the page

• Look at the pictures

• Close the dictionary

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