VOCABULARY STRATEGY #5

This week we learned another vocabulary strategy with Mrs. Koch.  She worked with me on teaching the students how to use a dictionary to look up what unknown words mean.  We did a mimio lesson on how to use a dictionary (using guide words) and the kids LOVED it!  They are ALL about technology!  We practiced ABC with this skill as well.  The students all had a story to read.  The story was higher level and had several unknown words.  We then broke the students into groups of 3 and gave them a word we had circled from the text.  They had to look it up in the dictionary and write down the definition.  Then when we reread the story, that group was the experts on their word.  It was great and the kids were actually asking to read the dictionary and use guide words at recess..not kidding!  Love when they get excited about learning!  Check us out below!!

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