TheLearnDenYear 3 · English
Use Dictionaries
Year 3 learners practise how to use a dictionary to find word meanings ks2.
The activities include Sort Words into Alphabetical Order, Use Dictionaries to Revise Alphabetical Order. The checked support below includes video, teaching, worksheet, lesson. Open a resource in its provider's website and choose the format that best helps the learner explain the idea independently.
Activities covered
- Sort Words into Alphabetical Order
- Use Dictionaries to Revise Alphabetical Order
Checked learning resources
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How to Use a Dictionary
YouTube — Merriam-Webster · Video · Opens on the provider website
Child-friendly video demonstrates alphabetical order, guide words, entry words, definitions and parts of speech.
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What Is a Dictionary?
BBC Bitesize · Teaching · Opens on the provider website
KS2 page teaches alphabetical order, guide words and the information contained in dictionary entries.
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Dictionary Skills Worksheets
Twinkl · Worksheet · Account may be required
KS2 worksheets practise first-, second- and later-letter order, finding entries and matching words to definitions.
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Dictionary Skills Activity Pack
Twinkl · Worksheet · Account may be required
KS2 pack combines dictionary teaching with independent lookup and definition activities.
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Dictionaries
BBC Bitesize · Lesson · Opens on the provider website
Year 3 English resource matched to how to use a dictionary to find word meanings ks2.