EnglishYear 3Reading

Use a dictionary to check meaning

Use a dictionary to check the meaning of unfamiliar words encountered in reading

What you'll learn

  1. 1

    A dictionary is like a treasure chest full of words! 📖

  2. 2

    How are words sorted in a dictionary?

  3. 3

    Let's find the word 'cat' together. 🐱

  4. 4

    Find the word 'dog' in this mini dictionary. 🐶

  5. 5

    Which letter would you look for to find 'book'?

  6. 6

    Now find the meaning of 'happy'. 😊

  7. 7

    What does a dictionary tell you about a word?

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