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How to Use a Dictionary / How to Use a Thesaurus

How to Use a Dictionary / How to Use a Thesaurus

Cover of How to Use a Dictionary / How to Use a Thesaurus
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$3.98
ISBN: 
978-1-892859-46-4
Format: 
Trade Paperback
Trim Size: 
8 1/2 x 10 7/8
Pages: 
64
Illustrations: 
60
Carton count: 
30

Description

Mom, How Do I Look Up “Armadillo”?

The key elements of the dictionary and thesaurus are explained and demonstrated in 26 engaging lessons, providing kids with the tools they need to better understand and use the English language. Designed for use in the classroom or at home, this volume describes how each book “works” and provides illustrative examples. Exercises which require the student to use a dictionary and a thesaurus follow, reinforcing each lesson.

  • 48 skill-building activities for students age 8 and up
  • Charming 2-color page design with more than 60 illustrations
  • Perforated activity pages with perforated answer key pages at the back of the book

Table of Contents

 
Contents  
Preface  iv
Using This Book  iv
How to Use a Dictionary  1
1. Alphabetical Order – Getting Started  3
2. Alphabetical Order – Moving Along  5
3. Guide words 7
4. End-of-Line Divisions 9
5. Pronunciation 11
6. More About Pronunciation 13
7. Still More About Pronunciation 15
8. Variants 17
9. Functional Labels 19
10. Homographs 21
11. Inflected Forms  23
12. Usage Labels 25
13. Definitions – Meaning 27
14. Definitions – Historical Order 29
15. Synonyms and Cross-references 31
16. Verbal Illustrations 33
17. Usage Notes 35
18. Undefined Entries 37
19. Synonym Paragraphs 39
20. Phrases  41
21. Word History Paragraphs 43
   
How to Use a Thesaurus  45
22. What Is a Thesaurus? 47
23. Meaning Cores and Verbal Illustrations 49
24. Synonyms and Related Words 51
25. Idioms 53
26. Antonyms and Contrasted Words 55
   
Answer Key 57

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