Lesson Plan

Dictionary Skills for Secondary Students

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Pop quiz! Learners work in groups to answer questions on a quiz about dictionary skills.  They then work to create a dictionary skill quiz of their own. Groups exchange quizzes and race to find all of the answers.

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Instructional Ideas
  • Discuss the difference between a dictionary and a thesaurus
Classroom Considerations
  • Requires knowledge of the layout and use of a dictionary
  • Create groups before beginning lesson
Pros
  • Promotes a high thinking level by asking scholars to create a quiz
  • Interactive learning and race game keeps students engaged
Cons
  • None