Reference Materials and Their Uses

Mrs. Clevenger's video tutorial covers various reference materials, including dictionaries, thesauruses, almanacs, encyclopedias, and atlases. Each section explains the purpose and structure of these resources, highlighting their importance in research and writing. The video emphasizes the need to use reliable sources and provides online alternatives for each reference type.

What is a common type of reference material that provides definitions of words?

• Thesaurus

• Dictionary

• Almanac

• Atlas

Why is the internet not always a reliable source of information?

• It is hard to access

• It is not always accurate

• It is too slow

• It is expensive

What can you find in a dictionary besides definitions?

• Maps

• Pronunciations

• Weather predictions

• Synonyms

How are dictionaries typically organized?

• Alphabetically

• By size

• By date

• By topic

What should you check if your word isn't in the dictionary?

• If you spelled it correctly

• If it's a verb

• If it's a noun

• If it's a real word

Which reference material would you use to find the meaning of a word?

• Atlas

• Almanac

• Thesaurus

• Dictionary

What is the primary use of a dictionary?

• To find events

• To find maps

• To find definitions

• To find synonyms

What is a key feature of a dictionary?

• It lists events

• It lists synonyms

• It lists definitions

• It lists maps

Which reference material is known for listing synonyms and antonyms?

• Encyclopedia

• Dictionary

• Thesaurus

• Atlas

What is a thesaurus used for in writing?

• To find maps

• To find synonyms

• To find definitions

• To find events