Dictionary

Students started using the dictionary for writing today. They learned that there are lots of uses for a dictionary. We practiced using guide words to look up other words. We will continue working with this skill all week as we become more aquainted with how dictionaries work. We will also be looking at other versions to how they are alike and different.

Of course the children are very excited about these "new" resources, and have resorted to reading them non-stop during recess, study hall, and reading group time. I'm sure they'll come home to tell you about the interesting new fact they learned in the dictionary today.