The Write Place
Literacy Education Online: How to Use a Thesaurus
A good overview of what a thesaurus is and how best to use one. Also includes the difference between the two forms of thesauri and explains how to choose the correct synonym to use. L.9-10.4c References
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: How to Use Reference Materials
A dictionary is one of the most useful reference books anybody could ever use. Learn how to properly understand a dictionary's formatting and content! [0:46]
ClassFlow
Class Flow: How to Use a Thesaurus
[Free Registration/Login Required] This flipchart will review how to use a thesaurus. Uses links to an online web thesaurus to look up various words. Great starting point.
Savvas Learning
Pearson Education: The Longman Vocabulary Website: Dictionary Skills
How are your dictionary skills? Check out this site to learn how to improve your dictionary skills. This site features exercises grouped into three different levels.
Other
Beacon Educator: Reading Educator: Dictionary Game
Develop better vocabulary and dictionary skills while playing this fun dictionary game with students in small groups. Click on the video link to watch the game being played in a classroom. L.9-10.4c References
Other
Uncp: Using a Dictionary
Curious about what a dictionary might tell you beyond how to spell a word? This site will walk you through the basics of using any dictionary, as well as suggest why you might want to consult one on a regular basis. L.9-10.4c References,...
ClassFlow
Class Flow: Using the Dictionary
[Free Registration/Login Required] This flipchart was created to teach dictionary skills to second and third grade students. It has a lot of practice opportunities built in and an Activote quiz. It was designed to use over several days.
Love To Know Media
Your Dictionary: Activities for Teaching Vocabulary
This article focuses on the importance of teaching vocabulary and how to teach it effectively. It lists concepts that need to be considered when preparing to teach vocabulary such as prior knowledge, dictionary use, context clues, and...
BBC
Bbc: Skillswise: Dictionaries and Indexes
This Skillswise site focuses on using dictionaries and indexes. Included are a video about why using these tools is important, fact sheets and worksheets about using them, quizzes on the information presented, and a dictionary game. The...
Education Development Center
Tv411: Finding New Ways to Say Something
Use the activities on this site to review an understanding of synonyms and practice alphabetizing.
ClassFlow
Class Flow: Dictionary
[Free Registration/Login Required] Students will recognize the functions of dictionaries and the types of information available in dictionaries used in schools. They will learn the differences between dictionaries and thesauruses....
Other
Elemadrid: English Spanish Dictionary
A very effective resource tool in helping both the teacher and the student define unfamiliar words. This online dictionary translates a word from one language to another, in a wide range of languages. Can easily change the languages by...
Learning Farm
Learning Farm: Common Core Standards Dictionaries and Glossaries
View a lesson on using dictionaries and glossaries to determine the meaning of words. Test your skills using Test Mode or Game Mode.
Love To Know Media
Your Dictionary: Scrabble Word Finder
This article discusses using a Scrabble Word Finder. It focuses on the Your Dictionary Word Finder including explaining ways to use it and what is available through it.
Other
O*net (Occupational Info Network) Knowledge Site
O*NET, replacement for the US Dictionary of Occupational Titles as well as the Directory of Occupational Titles and the Occupational Job Outlook, provides "Information on skills, abilities, knowledge, work activities, and interests...
ClassFlow
Class Flow: Dictionary Use
[Free Registration/Login Required] This resource introduces students to dictionaries. It covers what a dictionary is used for, what types of information you will find in a dictionary, guide words and their purpose, and how to use a...
Other
The Inquiry Net: Native American 'Indian' Sign Language on Line Dictionary
Learn all about Native American sign language using this online dictionary. An alphabetical listing of terms with directions of how to form the words is included. Also find links to related information .. what the symbols mean, hand...
REMC Association of Michigan
Remc Association of Michigan: 21 Things4 Students: 9. Search Strategies
In this learning module, students learn how to: use Michigan eLibrary, boolean logic, and dictionary.com; use search engines; choose reputable websites; cite sources; and differentiate between real and fake information. Includes an...
Other
Net Lingo
Look up information about internet and computer technology using a dictionary format. Includes online dictionary, pocket dictionary, information about e-mail, a technology IQ test, and a list of new additions.
Other
Alpha Dictionary: Most Often Misspelled Words in English
Listed alphabetically, these commonly misspelled words often find their way into our writing! Here are the correct spellings, with brief tips for remembering how to write these words correctly. In addition, use the links of the left to...
Love To Know Media
Your Dictionary: Teaching Spelling in 8th Grade
This article focuses on spelling in the 8th grade including applying standard English conventions to unfamiliar words, how to practice spelling words, and a link to 8th-grade sight words.
ClassFlow
Class Flow: Library Dictionary
[Free Registration/Login Required] This flipchart can be used in a library/resource center to illustrate alphabetical order and how books are arranged on the shelves in the library. It also discusses alphabetical order to help teach...
Sophia Learning
Sophia: Determining Denotation
This lesson explains how to determine the denotation of words; it defines denotation and offers a plan of action: look up the word in the dictionary, read all meanings paying attention to parts of speech, and compare each of these...
Texas Education Agency
Texas Gateway: Spelling
In this lesson, you'll be reminded why spelling is important; a three-step strategy to follow when you edit your written work or the work of your peers; when to rely on the spell-checker and when to override it with your own good...