Introduction
Language Arts
Date: April 28, 2022
Topic: Dictionary Skills
Duration : 1hr 30 mins
Objective : 1. Define the term dictionary
2. How to use a dictionary
3. Clarify meaning of word through the use of a dictionary
A dictionary is a book with words arranged in alphabetical order. The order of letters in the alphabet from A-Z is called alphabetical order.
Dictionaries can tell us
a. The meaning of a word
b. How to spell a word
c. What part of speech it is
d. How a word is used
Parts of a dictionary
The guide word- The guide word help us t find words quickly by telling us the first and last words on a page. The word on the left is the first word on the page and the word on the right is the last word.
For example
Note: Did you notice the word cell and February at the top of the page?
Did you notice the word cell is the first entry word and February is last word?
The entry word-
-Each word for which the meaning is given is an entry word.
-Many entry word have more than one meaning, each meaning is numbered.
-Each entry word is usually in bold print
-Each entry word also has the parts of speech. The parts of speech are abbreviated in this way :
Noun- n, verb- v, adjective - adj, adverb- adv
Note: How many definitions are there for the word mouse?
What parts of speech is word mouse?
Task
Process
Activity 2: The listed of words are incorrectly spelt. Read the given meanings. Find the correctly spelt words in the dictionary then complete the table.
| List | meaning | correct spelling | parts of speech |
| Ginigvites | Gum inflamation | ||
| Benifit | Profit | ||
| Intersting | holding attention | ||
| Stedium | A sports ground |
Evaluation
Activity 3: Read the following sentences . On the lines provided write the part of speech of the words on bold. Use your dictioarty to help you.
1. The smoke from the burning dump affected the community. -__________________
b. People can damage their health if they smoke. _______________________
2 She rings the bell for dismissal._____________________
b. My rings are in the safety deposit box._____________________
3. Early risers are usually on time for school. __________________
b. The spectators arrived early for the match.________________
4. Last fun day, we had many rides on the trampoline. ______________
b.The biker rides with his helmet on at all times. _________________
Conclusion
Home Work: Look up the following words in the dictionary and write two meanings for each.
a. Nerves
b.Sense
c. Writer