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Dictionary/Thesaurus


Practice dictionary & thesaurus skills with the resources below
 Dictionary and Thesaurus Resource Chart created by Ms. Vicki Martinez
Harcourt Math Dictionaryhttp://www.harcourtschool.com/glossary/math_advantage/glossary4.html
This site will help you look up the definitions of math words.
Little Explorers Picture Dictionaryhttp://www.enchantedlearning.com/Dictionary.html
This is a picture dictionary fromEnchanted Learning.
Merriam Webster's Word Centralhttp://www.wordcentral.com/
On this site you can search the dictionary, the thesaurus, and there's a rhyming dictionary. But no matter which part you choose, a full definition will be given for the selected word.
Online Dictionary/Thesaurushttp://www.merriam-webster.com/
This site is also by Merriam Webster but appears to be geared to older students. This also includes a thesaurus, a Spanish English Dictionary, a medical dictionary, and an ecyclopedia.
Practice using the dictionaryhttp://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/ks2/english/reading/dictionaries/play/
In this game, practice putting words in ABC order. Then match the words with the definitions. This site also has links to finding information, scanning, and skimming for information, and more.