Dictionary SkillsMrs. Moody

Central Oak Elementary Library

2014

Lesson One:Introduction

to the Dictionary

Vocabulary:Sections

Entry WordBold Italics

DefinitionNounVerb

Entry Word

Bold

Italics

Definition

Part of Speech:Noun

Verb

Adjective

n. – this means noun

v. – this means verb

Pay attention to multiple meaning words. They will have two definitions and the word could be a noun AND a verb.

Lesson Two:Using Guide Words

Vocabulary:Guide wordAlphabetical orderBetween

Words in a dictionary are in alphabetical order. Guide words show the first word on a page and the last word on a page. All the other words on that page are alphabetical order BETWEEN the guide words.

Let’s do this activity together in small groups.

Each group must think of one word to go on each of these pages.

Lesson 3Reviewing Guide

Words

Let’s review Guide Words.

Work with your group to write the words on the correct page in this dictionary!