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Understanding Reference Materials and Their Uses

This lesson aims to help learners identify various reference materials and their specific uses. Key materials covered include dictionaries for word meanings, parts of speech, and pronunciations; encyclopedias for topic information; thesauruses for synonyms and antonyms; and atlases for maps. Students will explore how to utilize these resources effectively, answering practical questions such as finding definitions, synonyms, and even syllable counts. Through engaging exercises and examples, participants will enhance their research skills and gain confidence in utilizing reference materials.

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Understanding Reference Materials and Their Uses

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  1. Lesson Objective Identify different reference Materials and what they are used for.

  2. Dictionary • Find the meaning of words • Find the part of speech • Find the correct pronunciation • Finding how many syllables • Use Guide words

  3. Encyclopedia • To find information on different topics • Goes by volumes in Alphabetical Order

  4. Thesaurus 1. Find the synonyms and antonyms of words

  5. Atlas • Shows different types of maps • State Maps • City Maps • Country Maps • World Maps

  6. Telephone Books • Phone numbers • Street Address • Look for different types of stores

  7. Reference Materials • Dictionary • Telephone Book • Encyclopedia • Thesaurus • Atlas

  8. Which reference source would I use to find another word for “guest” • Dictionary • Encyclopedia • Thesaurus • Atlas

  9. Which reference material would be used to find how /ough/ sounds in the word “tough” • Atlas • Encyclopedia • Dictionary • Telephone book

  10. In which book would I use to find more information on snakes? • Thesaurus • Encyclopedia • Dictionary • Atlas

  11. If I was looking for information on kites in an encyclopedia which volume would I use? • Volume I Aa -At • Volume IX Ce - Cu • Volume IXI Ja - Nu • Volume XVII Ou -Qu

  12. In which book would you look for a map of the United States? • Atlas • Telephone Book • Thesaurus • Encyclopedia

  13. Look at the guide words from the dictionary page below. Overlook – Panacea Which word comes on this page • Oat • Overprinting • Principal • Pancake

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