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Idiom Dictionary

For Students 3rd - 6th Standards
Examining idioms is a peace of cake when using this graphic organizer! Here, grammarians identify an idiom and use it in a sentence. Then they investigate its literal meaning versus its figurative meaning, and accompany each one with a...
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Worksheet
LearnEnglishFeelGood.com

English Prefixes and Suffixes

For Students 4th - 6th Standards
Match prefixes and suffixes to their definition in a 10-problem grammar worksheet. Prefixes and suffixes in focus include muta-, pre-, aud-, post-, psych-, fid-, -ize, -dox, -urb, and anti-.
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Curated OER

Dictionaries

For Teachers 2nd - 4th
Students understand the way the dictionary is laid out as well as the purpose for why people use dictionaries. In this language arts lesson, students recognize the need for alphabetical order and are able to find words using a...
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Curated OER

First Grade English/Language Arts Quiz

For Students 1st - 2nd
In this language worksheet, students complete multiple choice questions about capitals, dates, dictionary work, and more. Students complete 15 questions.
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Curated OER

Research and Study Skills: Dictionary/Glossary

For Students 5th - 7th
What is the difference between a dictionary and a glossary? After looking at series of dictionary and glossary entries (included on the worksheet itself), learners are asked to explain the differences between these two reference...
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Curated OER

Fairy Dictionary

For Teachers 2nd - 5th
Use artwork to illicit responses in a writing journal, and then present your class with the short list of key terms provided. Can your learners add any of their own key terms? Segue for a second, and read tales such as Peter Pan or...
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Curated OER

Using Dictionary Entries

For Teachers 3rd - 8th
Work on word pronunciations by exploring the dictionary. Learners complete a worksheet containing questions about dictionary entries. They review how to use a dictionary, identify syllable breaks, parts of speech, and word pronunciation.
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Curated OER

Using a Dictionary

For Teachers 3rd - 4th
When do we use dictionaries? Provide this dictionary scavenger hunt for your youngsters. Third and fourth graders search for words, recording the number of syllables or definition for a variety of words. Get your class using dictionaries...
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Dictionary Use

For Teachers 6th - 8th Standards
Bring dictionaries back into your classroom! Although it's often preferred to look up a word's definition on a computer or smart phone, we still need to practice this important skill. Middle and high schoolers investigate how to use the...
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Dictionary Spelling Crossword

For Students 2nd - 5th
This crossword puzzle uses dictionary pronunciation guides for clues. It provides excellent practice for young readers learning to use the dictionary and empowers them to use it as a resource for spellings as well as pronunciations they...
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Activity
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Dictionary Dive!

For Teachers 3rd Standards
Here is a classic vocabulary activity presented in a very cute way. Children dive into new and unknown words specific to third grade reading and learning content. They choose a word from the list, look it up in the dictionary, then use...
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Curated OER

Keep Your English Up to Date: Bog Standard

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Explore the tendency of the English language to change by reviewing the British idiom "bog standard." An audio talk is accessible via hyperlink and questions and worksheets are included for learners. The lesson is a good way to work on...
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Total English Advanced: Academic English

For Students 8th - 10th
Advanced English language learners use the vocabulary bank at the top of the page to complete several sentences. Word choices include emphasise, notably, more, yet, regard, etc. Although the worksheet guide (page two) suggests it will...
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Interactive
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English Vocabulary Skills: AWL Sublist 9 - Exercise 5a

For Students 9th - 12th
In this online interactive English vocabulary skills learning exercise, students answer 10 matching questions which require them to fill in the blanks in 10 sentences. Students may submit their answers to be scored.
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Interactive
Curated OER

English Vocabulary Skills: AWL Sublist 8 - Exercise 4b

For Students 9th - 12th
In this online interactive English vocabulary skills worksheet, students answer 10 matching questions which require them to fill in the blanks in 10 sentences. Students may submit their answers to be scored.
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Interactive
Curated OER

English Vocabulary Skills: AWL Sublist 8 - Exercise 1b

For Students 9th - 12th
In this online interactive English vocabulary skills worksheet, students answer 10 matching questions which require them to fill in the blanks in 10 sentences. Students may submit their answers to be scored.
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Interactive
Curated OER

English Vocabulary Skills: AWL Sublist 8 - Exercise 5b

For Students 9th - 12th
In this online interactive English vocabulary skills worksheet, students answer 10 matching questions which require them to fill in the blanks in 10 sentences. Students may submit their answers to be scored.
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Curated OER

Breaking News: OMG, LOL, FYI Now in Oxford English Dictionary (26th March, 2011)

For Teachers 4th - 7th
Students explore vocabulary by analyzing the current events. In this dictionary addition lesson, students discuss a news topic about word additions into the Oxford Dictionary. Students complete a list of activities about the story...
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Dictionary Word Sort

For Students 6th - 7th
In this dictionary word sort worksheet, students play a game identifying where words in the dictionary would be. Students use different cards and identify where a certain word would be on the page.
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Worksheet
Curated OER

Spelling Words and Dictionary Guide Word Worksheet

For Students 3rd - 4th
Young spellers practice reading and writing a list of 12 words which includes more, time, than, and maid. They look up each word in the dictionary and write the guide words from the top of the dictionary page on the blanks next to the word.
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Curated OER

Dictionary

For Teachers 2nd Standards
Discovering different ways to use a dictionary to find the meaning of unknown words is the focus of this language arts activity. Everyone reads a story and practices finding unknown words in the dictionary.
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Curated OER

Spelling Words and Dictionary Guide Word Worksheet

For Students 3rd - 5th
Learners practice reading and writing each of 12 spelling words that include several, herd, heard, such, and change. They look up each word in the dictionary and write the guide words from the page on which the word is found.
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Worksheet
Curated OER

Desert Vocabulary Dictionary or Encyclopedia Activity

For Students 4th - 6th
In this desert vocabulary activity, students look up the definitions of 10 words in either the dictionary or encyclopedia. They write the definition of words associated with the desert in the table on the activity.
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Imaginary Words

For Teachers 3rd - 8th
Oh, what fun! Young logophiles and neologists create a dictionary-sounding definition for imaginary words and try to fool their classmates.

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