
Developing Dictionary Skills
Matthew Berry(Author)
Collins Educational (Publisher)
Published on 1. April 1999
Book
Paperback/Softback
48 pages
978-0-00-322115-2 (ISBN)
Description
This photocopiable pack accompanies the New Collins School Dictionary. It delivers the basic literacy skills that students need to use a dictionary successfully.
CATERS FOR THE AVERAGE STUDENT
Covers basic skills in a clear, non-patronising way
ALL YOU NEED TO DELIVER DICTIONARY SKILLS
Makes learning dictionary skills enjoyable and easy
MAXIMISES THE CLASSROOM POTENTIAL OF DICTIONARIES
Turns an essential classroom resource into an active learning experience
THE NEWEST RESOURCE AVAILABLE
The most up-to-date dictionary classroom resource
WRITTEN SPECIFICALLY FOR THE NATIONAL CURRICULUM
Covers the following requirements:
* Standard English vocabulary
* Formal and informal vocabulary
* Choosing the best word
* Double meanings
* Word histories
* Working with factual and informative texts
* Figures of speech and sound patterning
* Use of dictionaries in planning, drafting, redrafting and proof-reading
* Spelling
* Parts of words
CATERS FOR THE AVERAGE STUDENT
Covers basic skills in a clear, non-patronising way
ALL YOU NEED TO DELIVER DICTIONARY SKILLS
Makes learning dictionary skills enjoyable and easy
MAXIMISES THE CLASSROOM POTENTIAL OF DICTIONARIES
Turns an essential classroom resource into an active learning experience
THE NEWEST RESOURCE AVAILABLE
The most up-to-date dictionary classroom resource
WRITTEN SPECIFICALLY FOR THE NATIONAL CURRICULUM
Covers the following requirements:
* Standard English vocabulary
* Formal and informal vocabulary
* Choosing the best word
* Double meanings
* Word histories
* Working with factual and informative texts
* Figures of speech and sound patterning
* Use of dictionaries in planning, drafting, redrafting and proof-reading
* Spelling
* Parts of words
Reviews / Votes
'To continue developing their vocabulary, students should be able to use a dictionary and a thesaurus with speed and skill.' Framework for Teaching EnglishMore details
Series
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Publishing group
HarperCollins Publishers
Target group
Primary & secondary/elementary & high school
Product notice
Unsewn / adhesive bound
A4
Illustrations
20 b/w illus
Dimensions
Height: 297 mm
Width: 210 mm
Thickness: 4 mm
Weight
175 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-00-322115-2 (9780003221152)
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Schweitzer Classification
Person
Matthew Berry is an English teacher and a succesful author.