Use reference materials (e.g., dictionary, thesaurus, atlas, and encyclopedia). 0301.4.3

Links verified on 10/18/2011

1. Critically Analyzing Information Sources - the emphasis here is on print sources
2. 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.
3. Easy as Pie - download a document - a set of cliches to edit using the MS Word Thesaurus - instructions included on the document
4. Even More Consonant Blends! - Use your dictionary to add 3 more words which begin with the same consonant blend as the example. (a worksheet to print)
5. Find a Word - Drag and drop each word onto the correct dictionary page. Practice using the dictionary with this interactive site.
6. How To Use The Microsoft Word Thesaurus - specific directions on using the Word Thesaurus
7. Practice Using an Encyclopedia as a Source - lesson plan and a practice quiz
8. Practice Using a Dictionary as a Source - lesson plan and a practice quiz
9. Practice with Antonyms - The exercises are grouped into beginner, intermediate, and advanced levels. Be sure to have a dictionary handy!
10. Practice with Homonyms - The exercises are grouped into beginner, intermediate, and advanced levels. Be sure to have a dictionary handy!
11. Practice with Synonyms - The exercises are grouped into beginner, intermediate, and advanced levels. Be sure to have a dictionary handy!
12. The Thesaurus - a reference book that lists words and their synonyms - Drag and drop the words to the right thesaurus entry.
13. 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
14. Using the Dictionary - [20 multiple-choice questions] a lab to use the dictionary to understand the meanings of words in context
15. Using the Internet as a Source - online quiz
16. Using references - lesson plan explaining a variety of reference materials and a practice quiz

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