Types of Reference Materials
Grade 4•45 minutes
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."
Practice Questions
This lesson includes 4 practice questions to reinforce learning.
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1. 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.
2. Explain the difference between a general encyclopedia and a specific encyclopedia. Give an example of each.
3. How can a thesaurus help you improve your writing? Provide an example of a word and at least two synonyms you could find in a thesaurus.
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Reference Materials Part 1: Dictionary, Encycloped
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