How Do I Use a Dictionary?
Kids, Beautiful and Interesting, Language Arts, Vocabulary and Spelling, Fran&
| Author: | Kathy Campbell | ISBN: | 9781622753468 |
| Publisher: | Britannica Educational Publishing | Publication: | July 15, 2014 |
| Imprint: | Britannica Educational Publishing | Language: | English |
| Author: | Kathy Campbell |
| ISBN: | 9781622753468 |
| Publisher: | Britannica Educational Publishing |
| Publication: | July 15, 2014 |
| Imprint: | Britannica Educational Publishing |
| Language: | English |
This engaging narrative introduces readers to the world of words and their meanings. Students learn that they can determine the subject of speech a word is and often the synonyms and antonyms for the words. The volume describes the different types of dictionaries, how they are compiled and organized, what pronunciation symbols and accents mean, and what abbreviations represent. Word Workers and vocabulary boxes explain well-known lexicographers and important words to know. Readers practice their dictionary skills in an activity section.
This engaging narrative introduces readers to the world of words and their meanings. Students learn that they can determine the subject of speech a word is and often the synonyms and antonyms for the words. The volume describes the different types of dictionaries, how they are compiled and organized, what pronunciation symbols and accents mean, and what abbreviations represent. Word Workers and vocabulary boxes explain well-known lexicographers and important words to know. Readers practice their dictionary skills in an activity section.
