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  • Week 1 Using a dictionary

    Learning Intentions

    Revise putting words that start with the same letter into alphabetical order.

    Use a dictionary to find the correct spelling and meaning of words.

     

    Introduction

    Lets revise the alphabet using a rhyme.

    a b c d e f g

    h i j k l m n

    o p q r s t u

    v w x y z

    Put these words in alphabetical order.

    clock    chair    climb    chirp     chase

    Main learning

    What is a dictionary used to help us with?

    A dictionary can be a book. We can also look up words online using our devices. The best way to spell a word correctly is to sound it out, write down and then use a dictionary to check.

    Which of these words is correct for the woolly covering on a sheep or goat.

    fleas      flees      fleece    fleace

    Which one looks correct?

    Now use your dictionary to check.

    When you find the word write out it’s meaning.