Determine the meaning of unfamiliar words using context clues, dictionaries, and glossaries. SPI 0401.1.16

Links verified on 10/24/2011

1. Context Clues - online interactive tutorial and quiz
2. Cows context clue - Build corrals for cows by reading and answering questions.
3. Dictionary Exercises - This section will help you review and strengthen your knowledge of the dictionary. The 30 exercises are grouped into beginner, intermediate, and advanced levels. Determine your level of knowledge and then select an exercise from the lists at the site.
4. Dictionary Skill Lessons - resource lesson
5. Dino Hunters - Find all the different dinosaurs using dictionary.
6. Easy as Pie - download a document - a set of cliches to edit using the MS Word Thesaurus - instructions included on the document
7. Find a Word - Drag and drop each word onto the correct dictionary page. Practice using the dictionary with this interactive site.
8. How to use a Dictionary - online lesson with a quiz
9. How To Use The Microsoft Word Thesaurus - specific directions on using the Word Thesaurus
10. Practice Using a Dictionary as a Source - lesson plan and a practice quiz
11. The Thesaurus - a reference book that lists words and their synonyms - Drag and drop the words to the right thesaurus entry.
12. Using a Glossary - [10 multiple-choice questions] a lab activity to recognize and use the definitions in a glossary as they relate to a text
13. Using Context Clues - This section will help you review and strengthen your knowledge of using context clues. The 30 exercises are grouped into beginner, intermediate, and advanced levels. Determine your level of knowledge and then select an exercise from the lists at the site.
14. Using the Dictionary - [20 multiple-choice questions] a lab to use the dictionary to understand the meanings of words in context
15. Worksheets - print worksheets using the dictionary to complete assignments

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