Dictionary+Lesson+2+-+September+13,+2011


 * Information Literacy - Dictionary (Lesson 2) **
 * Tuesday - September 11, 2012 **
 * Class Period Outline **

1. Hand back homework.

2. Collect any missing Guide Word sheets.

3. Hand out dictionaries to students. Review (1) what a dictionary is, (2) its format, (3) its content, and (4) how it is used effectively using the following Power Point Presentation. Students take notes and write down their processing of think-pair-share question in their Interactive Notebooks. media type="custom" key="20777476"

4. Practice using guide words as a class with the Guide Word In-Class worksheet. (If you miss class visit Ms. Hummel for a copy of the In-Class Guide Word Worksheet.)

**Homework**: Dictionary/Thesaurus Quiz - Friday


 * Information Literacy - Dictionary (Lesson 2) **
 * Thursday - April 19, 2012 **
 * Class Period Outline **

1. Using the worksheet below the class analyzes the dictionary word entry "FRY" to determine the different types of information dictionaries convey about words. (Definitions, number of syllables, pronunciation, word history, spelling, and part of speech.)



2. Students write the different uses for the dictionary onto the Graphic Organizer below. Students complete the downloadable worksheet "Dictionary Uses," in class. media type="custom" key="10427770"

3. If there is time students continue working on the In-Class Guide Word Worksheet. (Ask Ms. Hummel for a copy of the In-Class Guide Word Worksheet.)

**Homework**:


 * Guide Word Homework Sheet - Friday, 4/20
 * Guide Word Quiz - Friday, 4/20