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English
Quarter 1 – Module 2:
Using dictionary, thesaurus, and
online sources
English – Grade 4
Quarter 1 Module 2 : Use resources such as dictionary, thesaurus, online sources to
find the meaning of words.
First Edition, 2020

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English
Quarter 1 – _Module 2:
Using dictionary, thesaurus and
online sources
Introductory Message
For the facilitator:
Welcome! Making every child a competent reader and a functional learner is
the ultimate goal of teaching.
This module are designed to meet the needs of Grade 4 learners in
developing their skills. It is part of a series for Grade 4 elementary pupils in
the k-12 curriculum. This will also help you read with comprehension and
apply critical thinking and reasoning skills.
To get the most out of this module , here are few reminders:
1. Take time in reading the lesson.
2. Write down points for clarifications.
3. You may discuss these points with other teacher’s or with your parent.
4. Perform all activities and answer all worksheet on a separate answer
sheets.
5. The activities and worksheet are designed to enhance your
understanding of the ideas and concepts being discussed.
6. As a courtesy to future users, PLEASE DO NOT WRITE ANYTHING ON
ANY PART OF THIS MODULE.

For the learner:

This module is deigned to introduce you to writing, reading and thinking
skills that the pupils need for the success at your level. This competency will
emphasize analysis of specific reading techniques and strategies that can be
used to improve your vocabulary, grammar and reading skills. This material
will help you express your ideas, thoughts, and feelings about yourself,
family, friends, your home, school, and community.
Though this module, you will gain knowledge on understanding meaning of
each word using dictionary and thesaurus.

Let Us Learn!
In this module you will be able to use resources such as a
dictionary, thesaurus, online sources to find the meaning of words.

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 Let Us Try!
Study the meanings of the given words. Choose the meaning that
fits the underlined word in each sentence. Write the letter of your
answer on a piece of paper.

EYE - 1. an organ of sight

2. to watch

1. a. The audience kept an eye on the key player of the

basketball team.
b. . The boy’s left eye was hurt.

LIGHT - 1. to make bright

2. not heavy

2. a. The lamp will light the big room of the house.

b. . The child lifted the light box.

HEAD - 1. a part of the human body

2. a leader

3. a. She felt a terrible pain in her head.

b. The head of the group talked with the manager.

DRESS - 1. to put clothes on

2. clothing

4. a. The nurses dress the babies in the nursery.

b. Sheila bought a dress for her sister.

DEAR - 1. a loved one

2. at a high price

Let Us Study
Where can you find guide words in a dictionary?

The guide words are found at the top of each dictionary page.
They show the first and last words listed on the page. They are written
in large type.

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Look at the guide words on the sample dictionary pages. Decide which words in the box would
appear on each page. Write them in alphabetical order.

fawn fifth feather

file fear figure

feast fig feature

favor.fee fiesta. fill

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Do we have the same answers?

favor.fee fiesta.fill

fawn fifth
fear fig
feast fight
feather figure
feature file

Well done!

Do you have a dictionary?

Can you name the parts of a dictionary page?
Here is a given sample dictionary page labeled with its parts.
Study it carefully.

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 Based on the given sample dictionary page, what
information can we get from a dictionary?
A dictionary shows the following:
• how to pronounce or say each word
• definitions
• individual syllables found in each word
• parts of speech
• plural forms or verb forms if the base word
changes

Let Us Practice
A. Write the letter of each number that give the meaning of the words
from box B. Used your Dictionary.
A B.

1.neclect 6. lend
a. to give the assistance or support
b. long and not wide
c. to give consideration to
2. distress 7. allow circumstances
d. to fail to take care of
e. one slavishly devoted to intellectual
3. narrow 8. spare or academic
f. suffering that affects the mind or
body
4. fuss 9. fantastic g. to begin burning
h. excellent
i. needless bustle or excitement
7 j. to choose not to punish or harm.
5. nerd 10. ignite
Let Us Practice More

Look the synonyms of the word inside the graphic organizer.

Find the answer inside the clouds . Do it on a separate sheet and use
your thesaurus dictionary.

BUDDY BRAINLESS FAMILIAR FOOLISH

FRIEND MATE COMPADRE UNWISE

AMIGO WEAK-MINDED

ccomrade
omrade absurd

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 Let Us Remember

A dictionary is a reference book that contains words with

their spellings, meanings and use. We can also use a dictionary
to look up the pronunciation of the words, their syllables, parts
of speech and origins or history of words.

A list of words in a dictionary is called ENTRY WORDS.

Entry words are arranged alphabetically. This makes it easy for
us to look for words.

Let Us Assess

Choose the correct meaning of the underlined word inside the

parenthesis in each sentence. Used the dictionary.

1. I did not finish solving the puzzle. It is so complicated.

( difficult to understand, involving little difficulty)
2. My grandmother has a delicate ear for music.
( bad senses, pleasing to senses)
3. He had an insane look in his eyes.
( a severely disordered state , mark with deep understanding)
4. The PTA president should conduct the meeting tomorrow.
( to convey , to leave)
5. The dancer from a big hand from the audience after their performance.
( execution of an action, failure to perform)

Let Us Enhance

Read the poem “Dictionary” List at least three words from the
poem that you don’t understanding. Opposite the word, write their
meanings. Then use them in a sentence.

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 Word meaning

Let Us Reflect
We must use dictionary, thesaurus, online resources to find
the meaning of the word and to understand its word .

A dictionary shows the following:

• how to pronounce or say each word
• definitions
• individual syllables found in each word
• parts of speech
• plural forms or verb forms if the base word changes

How are the words arranged in a dictionary page?

• They are arranged alphabetically.
Why are they arranged alphabetically?
• It helps us locate the word we want to define quickly and easily.

Answer key to Activities

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 Let us More Practice
Let Us Try Let us practice Comrade Absurd
1. Eye—2 1. D
BUDDY BRAINLESS
1 2. F
FAMILIAR FOOLISH
3. B FRIEND UNWISE
2. Light—1 4. I MATE WEAK-MINDE
2 5. E COMPADRE
6. A AMIGO
7. C
3. Dress—1
8. J
2
9. H
10.G Let us Assess
4. Head – 1
2 Complicated- Difficult to analyze, understand or
explain.
5. Dear – 2 Delicate- Pleasing to senses
1
Insane A severely disordered state

Conduct- to convey in a meeting

Performance- the execution of an action

Reference

www.google.com.ph
Merriam webster dictionary apps
Dictionary
Thesaurus
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