September+14,+2010

Information Literacy - Thesaurus (Lesson 2) Tuesday - September 14, 2010 Class Period Outline

1. Students complete the "Thesaurus: Synonyms" worksheet.

2. Students discuss how a thesaurus and dictionary are different and how they are similar. Students complete a Venn Diagram.

Differences

Dictionary Thesaurus
 * definitions, pronunciation, spelling, word history, syllables
 * short definitions, synonyms, antonyms, related words, near antyonyms

Similarities:
 * alphabetical order
 * guide words
 * definitions
 * part of speech
 * phrases
 * reference texts

Homework:


 * Thesaurus Quiz - Friday, 9/17