Types of Reference Materials

Grade 445 min

Learning Objective

I can use different types of reference materials, like dictionaries and thesauruses, to find the meanings of vocabulary words from our stories, such as "scolding" and "heroic."

Lesson Flow

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5 min

Reference Materials Part 1: Dictionary, Encycloped

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Practice

14 min

4 questions β€’ Short answer

Exit Ticket

5 min

β€œUse a dictionary to find the meaning of the word "scolding." Write down the definition, the part of speech, and an example sentence using the word. Use a thesaurus to find at least three synonyms for the word "heroic." Write down the synonyms and use one of them in a sentence.”

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