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...

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...

[Free Registration/Login Required] In this flipchart students will learn how to locate words on the page of a dictionary by using guide words.

This is a list of book, movie, and television show titles to be used to compile a list for a game of charades. It also explains the basic rules for the game and how to choose words for different groups.

This is a PDF printable worksheet for grades 1-3 to teach students how to use a glossary to answer questions.

Students will have the opportunity to do research on a weather topic in which they are interested. This lesson plan will teach the students how to use dictionaries, encyclopedias, resource books and the Internet to find facts about the...

This article offers insight on how children best learn vocabulary while having fun and using a variety of both audio and visual stimulation, as well as tactile components. It offers four sample games: Prefix/Suffix Game, Vocabulary...

Sometimes teaching students about creating definitions is difficult because they do not understand about multiple meanings or depth in meaning. This is a chance to teach students, using the concept map included, how to create definitions...