Lesson Plans for Dictionary Skills
When is Dictionary Day? Dictionary Day is October 16. What is Dictionary Day? It is a day designed to honor the creator of our modern dictionary, Noah Webster. Dictionary Day is a great opportunity to teach children about dictionary use and brush up on those skills. It is also a great day to learn a new word! Use this lesson plan for Dictionary Day to celebrate this special holiday. Have a great Dictionary Day. Enjoy!
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| Dictionary Lesson Plan for Dictionary Day October 16. |
- Start your lesson with a fun dictionary game.
- Brainpop Subscribers (you can sometimes find passwords online) can watch a fun video on the dictionary. Be sure to do the quiz too!
- Who was Noah Webster?
- What is a lexicographer? (Write your answer in your journal or in a Google Doc that you share with your teacher.)
- Do a search to find the 10 newest dictionary words. (Write your answer in your journal or in a Google Doc that you share with your teacher.)
- Webster's is the most well known dictionary. Can you name another dictionary? (Write your answer in your journal or in a Google Doc that you share with your teacher.)
- Print out this Dictionary Graphic Organizer Worksheet or complete it online, and share it with your teacher.
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| Graphic Organizer for Dictionary Skills. |
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