November+16,+2010

Information Literacy - Thesaurus (Lesson 2) Tuesday- November 16, 2010 Class Period Outline

1. Students learn that a CROSS-REFERENCE is an instruction at the end of a thesaurus word entry. It is indicated by the word "See..." followed by another word. This directs the reader to go to the word they should "see." Following a cross-reference increases the number of words you have available to choose from when using a thesaurus. (The class uses the FLAGS word entry as an example.)

2. The class identifies the similarities and differences between dictionaries and thesauruses by analyzing the RESPECT word entry in both. Students complete a Venn Diagram to organize the characteristics of dictionaries and thesauruses.
 * Differences
 * Dictionary - Full definitions, pronunciation, spelling, word history, syllables.
 * Thesaurus - Short definitions, synonyms, antonyms, related words, near antonyms, cross-references.
 * Similarities: Alphabetical order, guide words, definitions, part of speech, phrases, reference texts

3. Class practices following cross-references using the "Cross-References" worksheet. (See Ms. Hummel for a copy of this worksheet.)

Homework:
 * Thesaurus Quiz - Friday, 11/19
 * Complete the Thesaurus Antonyms worksheet - Due Thursday, 11/18[[file:electronic_thes_wksht.doc]]