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

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1. Cows context clue - Build corrals for cows by reading and answering questions.
2. Dictionary Entries - In this lesson you will: locate new words in a dictionary using alphabetical guide words, use dictionary entries to pronounce words correctly and identify them as nouns, verbs, or adjectives and, read dictionary definitions to understand the meanings of words and recognize when the words are being used correctly
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 [This expired link is available through the Wayback Machine Internet Archive. If the page doesn't load quickly click on Impatient? at the bottom right of the page.]
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. Finding New Ways to Say Something - In this lesson you will: practice your alphabetizing skills, learn about synonyms and pick the right one to finish a sentence and, match words to their entries in a thesaurus.
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. 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 [This expired link is available through the Wayback Machine Internet Archive. If the page doesn't load quickly click on Impatient? at the bottom right of the page.]
12. 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.
13. Using the Dictionary - [20 multiple-choice questions] a lab to use the dictionary to understand the meanings of words in context [This expired link is available through the Wayback Machine Internet Archive. If the page doesn't load quickly click on Impatient? at the bottom right of the page.]
14. Worksheets - print worksheets using the dictionary to complete assignments

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