Prayer

Father, please pour out Your

blessings upon our whole school
community so that everyone grows
in the knowledge of Your truth, love,
wisdom and peace. In Jesus name
we pray, Amen.
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TRNYE
-A word, phrase, or item listed
in a dictionary, thesaurus, or
index, typically accompanied
by its definition or explanation.
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LLISEPNG
-The act or process of forming
words by arranging letters in
the correct order according to
accepted usage.
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INTOAVIREABB
-A shortened form of a word
or phrase, typically consisting
of letters or syllables taken
from the full word or phrase.
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IDENX
-A list of terms or topics with
corresponding page numbers,
typically found at the end of a
book, which allows for quick
reference.
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INTOINFIED
-It is a statement of the
exact meaning of a word,
especially in a dictionary.
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ENTRY SPELLING

ABBREVIATION INDEX

DEFINITION
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SYNONYMOUS PUZZLE
GAME
Task: Find the synonym words. Then you
need to match which words are
synonymous with each other.
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What’s In?

Have you ever encountered a

word and not know it’s
meaning? What did you do to
when you encountered that
certain word?
 Using the Dictionary:
If you come across a word you don't know, and
you can't figure out its meaning from the
context, it's time to use a dictionary. Here are
some tips:

Check the Preface: The preface of a dictionary

explains what symbols and abbreviations mean.
Understanding these will help you navigate the
dictionary better.
 Using the Dictionary:
Read All Definitions: A good dictionary will list
all possible meanings of a word. Don't stop at
the first one. Keep reading until you find the
meaning that makes sense in the context.

Look for Prefixes: If the word has a prefix like

un- or mis-, you might need to look up the
root word too.
OTHER IMPORTANT PARTS
OF A DICTIONARY
 Other Parts in Dictionary:
Guide Words: These are at the top of
dictionary pages and help you quickly find
the word you're looking for by showing the
first and last words on that page.

Main Entries: These are the words

explained in the dictionary, shown in bold
type.
 Other Parts in Dictionary:
Parts of Speech: The dictionary uses
abbreviations like n. for noun and v. for verb to
show what type of word it is.

Restrictive Labels: These tell you if a word has a

special meaning in a particular field or region.
Example:
Subject Labels: mus. for music: Indicates a word's
specialized meaning in music, like "forte."
 Other Parts in Dictionary:
Usage Labels: slang: Denotes informal
language, like "gonna."
colloquial: Marks words common in casual
speech, like "kids."
dial.: Specifies regional dialect usage, like
"soda.“

Geographic Labels: N.E. for New England: Shows

the term applies to this region, like "bubbler."
THIS LABEL CLARIFIES HOW WORDS
ARE USED IN SPECIFIC CONTEXTS,
AIDING UNDERSTANDING.
Using the Thesaurus:
A thesaurus helps you find synonyms
(words with similar meanings) and
antonyms (words with opposite
meanings).
Dictionary Form: If your thesaurus is in
this form, you just look up the word like
you would in a dictionary.
Traditional Form: If you have a traditional
thesaurus, start by looking up the word in the
index at the back.

Using the Internet: The internet is a great

resource for finding information, including
dictionary and thesaurus definitions. You can
also download dictionary apps on your
smartphone for quick access.
For example: Merriam-Webster Dictionary and
Oxford-Dictionary of English.
Learning Task 1: Words Worth Knowing HUNT

Directions: The thirty words included in the pool

of words below come from specialized areas.
Categorize each to complete the table.
Determine how many of these words you know
well enough to use in your writing and speaking.
Then, use a dictionary to look up the meanings of
words you do not know (15).
Learning Task 2: What I have Learned

Guide Questions:
1. What are the uses of the
Dictionary, Thesaurus and
Online Source?
2. How are they important in
research?
PULOT OF THE DAY!

Guide Questions:

1. What have we learned today?

2. What is the essence of the lesson in

discussing the Dictionary, Thesaurus and
Online source?
QUIZ !
Direction: Read carefully and choose the
correct letter.

1. What should you do if you encounter

a word that you don't know and can't
understand from the context?
a) Guess its meaning
b) Use a dictionary
c) Skip it
2. What does the preface of a
dictionary explain?
a) Examples of word usage
b) Definitions of complex terms
c) Symbols and abbreviations
3. Why is it important to read all
definitions of a word in a dictionary?
a) To memorize them all
b) To find the meaning that fits the
context
c) To compare them with other words
4. What are guide words in a
dictionary used for?
a) Showing pronunciation
b) Helping locate words quickly
c) Giving definitions
5. How can you find synonyms in a
traditional thesaurus?
a) Look in the index and use guide
numbers
b) Flip through pages randomly
c) Use the dictionary form
Answer Keys:
1. b) Use a dictionary
2. c) Symbols and abbreviations
3. B) To find the meaning that fits the
context
4. b) Helping locate words quickly
5. a) Look in the index and use guide
numbers