Understanding Children's Dictionaries

The Jolly Phonics grammar program introduces children to English language skills, including spelling, word meanings, punctuation, and dictionary use. A child-friendly dictionary is created to help young learners become familiar with alphabetical order and word lookup. The program includes fun activities to teach children how to find words, understand their meanings, and pronounce them correctly using the Jolly pronunciation code. The dictionary also helps children identify word types, such as nouns, verbs, and adjectives, enhancing their language skills.

What aspects of English does the Jolly Phonics grammar program cover?

• History and Geography

• Art and Music

• Spelling and Word Meanings

• Mathematics and Science

Why is it important for children to learn to use a dictionary early?

• To learn new languages

• To enhance their artistic skills

• To make it second nature by secondary education

• To improve their handwriting

What special feature does the dictionary for young children include?

• Mathematical problems

• Audio pronunciation guides

• Picture pages for spelling useful words

• Interactive games

How is the dictionary organized to help children learn alphabetical order?

• By color-coded sections

• By frequency of use

• By difficulty level

• By size of the words

What is the first step in looking up the word 'mistake' in the dictionary?

• Search for the word online

• Look for the word in the index

• Open the book at the end of the yellow section

• Find the letter 'M' in the blue section

What activities are included to develop dictionary skills?

• Cooking and baking

• Singing and dancing

• Fun activities for finding words

• Drawing and painting

How can children learn the pronunciation of words?

• By listening to audio tapes

• Using the jolly pronunciation code

• Watching videos

• Reading poems

What grammatical forms can a word take in the dictionary?

• Noun, verb, adjective, or irregular past

• Only nouns

• Only adjectives

• Only verbs

Why is being able to look up things in alphabetical order useful?

• It improves memory

• It is a very useful skill

• It enhances creativity

• It helps in solving puzzles

What do children enjoy about using dictionaries?

• The ability to learn new words

• The interactive games

• The stories included

• The colorful pictures