September+8,+2010

Information Literacy - Dictionary (Lesson 2) Wednesday - September 8, 2010 Class Period Outline


 * (1)** __Class analyzes the word entry to identify six uses for the dictionary__.

1 fry \’fri\ vb fried; fry-ing : to cook in fat or oil [Middle English frien “to fry,” from early French frire (same meaning), from Latin frigere “to roast”]

2 fry n, pl fries 1 : something fried; esp : 1FRENCH FRY – usually used in plural 2 : a get-together where fried food is eaten


 * Six Uses for a Dictionary:**
 * **Definition(s)**
 * **Spelling**
 * **Part of speech**
 * **Pronunciation**
 * **Syllabication**
 * **Word history**


 * (2)** Teacher calls students up to the SMART Board to fill the different "uses" into the boxes on the screen graphic (below.) Simultaneously, the class fills the "uses" into their "Dictionary Uses" worksheets individually.

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 * (3)** After completing the first side of the "Dictionary Uses" worksheets, complete the opposite side. Go over questions as a class.


 * (4)** If there is extra time the students can work on their "Guide Word" worksheets from the day before with dictionaries.

Homework:
 * [[file:guide_words_HW.doc]] - Due Friday, 9/10
 * Class Materials - Due Monday, 9/13 (look to homework on September 7th for list)
 * Guide Word Quiz - On Friday, 9/10