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

Links verified on 10/07/2018

1. Critically Analyzing Information Sources.
Click Image to Enlarge		The emphasis here is on print sources. Ten things to look for when you evaluate an information source.  SEE MORE
2. Dictionary Exercises.
Click Image to Enlarge		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. [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.] This site includes questions for your students to check their understanding SEE MORE
3. Easy as Pie.
Click Image to Enlarge		This exercise is to help you become accustomed to using the Thesaurus component of MS Word. Download the document - a set of cliches to edit using the MS Word Thesaurus - instructions included on the document. (A Microsoft Word document to be downloaded)  SEE MORE
4. Find a Word.
Click Image to Enlarge		Drag and drop each word onto the correct dictionary page. Practice using the dictionary with this interactive site. This site allows students to play a game or input or collect data.  SEE MORE
5. Introduction to Dictionary Skills.
Click Image to Enlarge		A charming video introduction to first dictionary skills, to help every child understand how to use dictionaries to find the words they need, and enrich their language. The animated video shows sample dictionary pages, explains how to locate words in the dictionary, and thoroughly explains parts of definitions, including parts of speech and multiple dictionaries.  SEE MORE
6. Practice Using a Dictionary as a Source.
Click Image to Enlarge		A lesson plan and a practice quiz on using a dictionary.  SEE MORE
7. Practice Using an Encyclopedia as a Source.
Click Image to Enlarge		A lesson and a practice quiz on using an encyclopedia.  SEE MORE
8. Practice with Antonyms.
Click Image to Enlarge		The exercises are grouped into beginner, intermediate, and advanced levels. Be sure to have a dictionary handy! [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.] SEE MORE
9. Practice with Homonyms.
Click Image to Enlarge		The exercises are grouped into beginner, intermediate, and advanced levels. Be sure to have a dictionary handy! [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.] SEE MORE
10. Practice with Synonyms.
Click Image to Enlarge		The exercises are grouped into beginner, intermediate, and advanced levels. Be sure to have a dictionary handy! [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.] SEE MORE
11. Reference Skills.
Click Image to Enlarge		Choosing which to use: almanac, encyclopedia, atlas, newspaper, thesaurus or dictionary SEE MORE
12. Using a Glossary.
Click Image to Enlarge		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.] This site includes questions for your students to check their understanding [10 multiple-choice questions] SEE MORE
13. Using Reference Skills (Atlas, Dictionary, Encyclopedia, Thesaurus).
Click Image to Enlarge		Free educational videos from WatchKnowLearn.org on using reference skills. There are 11 videos in this category and 14 videos in 1 subcategory. SEE MORE
14. Using References.
Click Image to Enlarge		A lesson plan explaining a variety of reference materials and a practice quiz  SEE MORE
15. Using the Dictionary.
Click Image to Enlarge		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.] This site includes questions for your students to check their understanding. [20 multiple-choice questions] SEE MORE
16. Using the Internet as a Source.
Click Image to Enlarge		An online quiz. This site includes questions for your students to check their understanding. SEE MORE
17. Find a Word.
Click Image to Enlarge		Drag and drop each word onto the correct dictionary page. Practice using the dictionary with this interactive site.  SEE MORE