Dictionary and Reference Materials
Interactive game with multiple rounds, auto-scoring, and unlimited replay.
- Format
- Interactive (Online)
- Grades
- 5
- Subjects
- ela
- Standards
- L.5.4.CL.5.4.AL.5.4.B
What's included
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About this game
This engaging digital activity helps students master essential dictionary and reference material skills aligned with Common Core Standard L.5.4.c. Through interactive multiple-choice questions, students practice using dictionaries, thesauruses, and glossaries to determine word meanings and pronunciations.
LEARNING OUTCOMES
After completing this gamified activity, students will be able to:
- Navigate print and digital reference materials effectively
- Locate precise word meanings using various reference sources
- Identify pronunciation guides and syllabication
- Choose appropriate reference materials for specific tasks
- Apply reference skills to determine word meanings in context
Tags
dictionary skills, reference materials, vocabulary development, pronunciation guide, thesaurus, glossary, word meanings, digital literacy, print resources, vocabulary acquisition, common core aligned, interactive learning, differentiated instruction, grade 5 language arts
Common Core standards covered
Use context (e.g., cause/effect relationships and comparisons in text) as a clue to the meaning of a word or phrase.
Use common, grade-appropriate Greek and Latin affixes and roots as clues to the meaning of a word (e.g., photograph, photosynthesis).
Consult reference materials (e.g., dictionaries, glossaries, thesauruses), both print and digital, to find the pronunciation and determine or clarify the precise meaning of key words and phrases.
Perfect for the way you teach
- Engaging classroom centers
- Auto-scored play
- Use as warm-up or review
- Educational screen time
- Replay to build mastery
- Fun, not boring drills
- Hands-on practice
- Self-paced challenge
- Works on any device
