Dictionary game

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EngelsVoortgezet speciaal onderwijsLeerroute 4

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Dictionary game

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starting questions
  • How often do you use a dictionary?
  • What kind of dictionary do you use?
  • What kind of info can you find in a dictionary?

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abbreviations
 Typically a dictionary will have a list of abbreviations near the front of the book; either in the introduction or after it.

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Looking up a word
  • alphabetical order
  • find the right section
  • mind the spelling e.g.  throne and thrown

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root words
  • search for the infinitive of verbs
  • if you are looking for an adverb (bijwoord), search the adjective (bijvoeglijk naamwoord

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What is the root of the word 'considered'

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The definition
  • what kind of word is it                                                     (verb/adj etc.)
  • most common meaning is listed first
  • pronunciation
  • example sentences
  •  spellings in other English derivations (US English, British English, Australian English, etc.).

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Game in teams of 4
  • Look up the word in the dictionary as quickly as possible.
  • Be careful with the dictionaries!
  • Raise your hand
  • Say the definition and the page number

Get a point for your team

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