TED Talks
Ted: Ted Ed: Erin Mc Kean Redefines the Dictionary
Lexicographer and co-founder of new online dictionary Wordnik, Erin McKean, discusses the many ways today's print dictionary is positioned to change, transforming not just dictionaries, but how we interact with language itself. [15:15]
University of Chicago
The University of Chicago: Roget's Thesaurus Search Form
Enter any word and get tons of words that mean the same thing (or close to it)
Scholastic
Scholastic Instructor: Building Research Skills 2 3
Check out this site to learn more about building research skills for grades 2-3. This site offers suggestions for activities that will sharpen your abilities.
SMART Technologies
Smart: Web Resources for 3 5 Reading and Language Intervention
Tons of online resources for reading and language skills compiled nicely into a student-friendly SMART Notebook file.
Writing Fix
Writing Fix: Noodle Alliteration
This lesson allows students an opportunity to explore the dictionary and thesaurus to write creative alliterations about pasta after reading Jack Prelutsky's poem, "Spaghetti, Spaghetti."
ArtLex
Art Lex: Art
Definition of "art" according to ArtLex, a dictionary of art terms. Includes links to other important terms, as well as a long list of quotations defining "art."
Lingolex
Lingolex.com: The 100 Most Used Verbs in Spanish
This site by Lingolex has some of the most widely used verbs in the Spanish language at the beginner level.
Other
Beacon Educator: Reading Educator: Dictionary Game
Develop better vocabulary and dictionary skills while playing this fun dictionary game with students in small groups. Click on the video link to watch the game being played in a classroom. L.9-10.4c References
Other
Foldoc Computing Dictionary
This resource presents a searchable dictionary of computer terminology that includes pronunciations. Links within the definitions allow you to gain a thorough understanding of the term.
Other
Cut: German to English Dictionary
This German to English dictionary allows users to search by keywords. Includes audio for pronunciation. Uses popups.
Other
Samuel Johnson Page: Brief Biography
A biographical sketch of Johnson, featuring information about his difficult birth and childhood illnesses, his failed teaching career, and some details of his literary accomplishments.
Other
English French Online Dictionary
Travelang's French-English dictionary consists of 10,000 terms--definitions are given with examples and idiomatic expressions.
Other
Philippine on Line Dictionary
Use this online dictionary to translate to and from English and three languages used in the Philippines -- Tagalog, Cebuano, and Hiligaynon. Note that you select the "From" language, not "To," as you might expect.
Other
Wordsmyth: The Educational Dictionary Thesaurus
This site not only is a dictionary and a thesaurus, but it also has brain teasers and games.
Other
Wiktionary: Simple English Edition
A dictionary subsite of Wikipedia, the popular Internet user-based encyclopedia. Written in a simple English format for students with limited English reading abilities, Wiktionary uses easy words and very short sentences. Browse entries...
Other
Wiktionary: Simple English Edition
A dictionary subsite of Wikipedia, the popular Internet user-based encyclopedia. Written in a simple English format for students with limited English reading abilities, Wiktionary uses easy words and very short sentences. Browse entries...
Bartleby
Bartleby.com: Pronunciation Before the Civil War
From H.L. Mencken's "The American Language," this site examines Webster's contribution to the study of language and spelling in the United States. Covers the history of Webster's works and summarizes his philosophy and advocacy for...
Other
Uncp: Using a Dictionary
Curious about what a dictionary might tell you beyond how to spell a word? This site will walk you through the basics of using any dictionary, as well as suggest why you might want to consult one on a regular basis. L.9-10.4c References,...
E Reading Worksheets
E Reading Worksheets: Context Clues Worksheets: Context Clues 2.2
This site shares a context clues learning exercise. Students will read each sentence, write original definitions of bolded terms, and then write the clues that help them determine the bolded words' definitions. Links for an answer key,...
Other
How to Study: A Word Identification Strategy
Learn eight steps to help you identify unfamiliar words.
Other
Odlis: Online Dictionary for Library & Information
Need to know the definition of any term related to information searching, finding or sorting? Here's the place to look. Entries contain links to other definitions as needed.
Hopelink
Hopelink: Reading Lesson Idea: Personal Vocabulary Notebook
This site has a simple but direct approach to building your vocabulary. Keeping a special notebook of new words can increase vocabulary, assist memorization, and encourage good study and organization skills. L.11-12. 6 Vocabulary
Read Works
Read Works: Vocabulary in Context 3rd Grade Unit: Dictionary
[Free Registration/Login Required] A lesson in which students learn to use a dictionary to determine the meanings of unfamiliar words. Lesson utilizes the book The Life Cycle of a Beetle by Bobbie Kalman and Molly Aloian and includes...
Texas Education Agency
Texas Gateway: Interactive Science Glossary
The Interactive Science Glossary is a resource that supports students who are learning the language of science. This resource includes written and spoken definitions and sentences in both Spanish and English. Students can even create,...