Transcript Let`s Use a Dictionary!

Let’s Use a Dictionary!
What do we do first?
What is a dictionary?
A dictionary is a book containing an alphabetical
listing of words, their pronunciations, parts of
speech, meanings, and other information.
Discuss with your neighbor:
•What does alphabetical mean?
•What is a synonym for “pronunciation”?
•What are the different parts of speech?
What is a dictionary?
•Alphabetical order means that the words in
the dictionary follow the alphabet. Words that
start with the letter “a” are in the front of the
dictionary and words that start with the letter
“z” are in the back of the dictionary.
•Pronunciation can also mean the way a word
sounds or how we say the word.
•Parts of speech include nouns, adjectives,
verbs, adverbs, pronouns, etc…
How to use a dictionary
Open the dictionary on your desk to any page
(share with a neighbor).
At the top of the page, you will see two words.
These are called guide words.
Discuss with a partner:
What are guide words used for?
How to use a dictionary
Guide words are the first and last entry words
that are found on that page.
What do you notice about all of the words between
the guide words on that page?
The entry word is the word that will be defined.
It is usually printed in bold (or darker) print.
How to use a dictionary
What is the definition of “ambitious”?
Remember that the definition tells us what the
word means. Some definitions include example
sentences or phrases. If a word has more than one
definition as a particular part of speech, each
definition is numbered.
How to use a dictionary
Look at the pronunciation for the word “ambitious”.
Do you see an accent mark (`)? An accent mark
tells you which syllable to stress. The other
symbols stand for sounds and are explained in the
pronunciation key.
How to use a dictionary
How to use a dictionary
Cir-cus (sur`kuhs) n. Middle English, from Latin, circular region
of the sky, oval space for games; from Greek kirkos: ring,
circle
1.
a.)A large public show featuring animals, clowns, and feats
of skill and daring; b.) the place where the show is held; c.)
the physical equipment and people of such a show
2.
a large, usually U-shaped or oval roofless enclosure
surrounded by tiers of seats on three or all sides, for public
games
3.
an open circle or plaza where several streets meet