Reference Tools

Use dictionaries, glossaries, and thesauruses, in print and online, to check spelling and find the precise meaning.

Warm-up, learn, try it together, practice, then a quick check. About 15 minutes.

What children learn in Level 23

A dictionary gives a word's spelling, syllables, part of speech, and meanings.
A glossary sits at the back of a book. It explains the book's own special words.
A thesaurus lists synonyms, to help you find a more exact word. Pick one that fits your meaning, not just a fancy one.
Digital dictionaries help too. If you misspell a word, they ask, did you mean?

Georgia's K-12 English Language Arts Standards:

5.L.V.3.d — Use print and digital reference materials (e.g., dictionaries, glossaries, thesauruses) to check spelling and determine or clarify the precise meaning of words and phrases. (I)