Types of Reference Materials
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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."
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Practice
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What is the primary purpose of a dictionary? Provide an example of how you would use a dictionary to find the meaning of a word.
Explain the difference between a general encyclopedia and a specific encyclopedia. Give an example of each.
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“Use 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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