1. How a dictionary works Alphabetical Order A …Aba …Abb …Ac etc

2. How a dictionary works Other things need alphabetical order knowledge. The phone book Train and Bus timetables Appendices in books Filing systems generally

3. How a dictionary works You will find the word you are looking for in Bold at the top of the page. Often a word listed in a dictionary is under its root word. EG: smilingly might be under smile highway might be under high

4. How a dictionary works n – noun vb – verb adj – adjective adv - adverb

5. Thesaurus You use a thesaurus to extend your language. Example: Dumb Alternatives: dense, dim-witted, doltish, dull, feeble-minded, foolish, moronic, simple-minded, thick.

6. Dictionary Skills Learn to love words and cherish your dictionary Put the following in alphabetical order; conceited, bliss, dire, aspire, loathe, incredulous, glimpse, malicious, vast, angelic.

7. Quick Quiz Find the meaning of the following words. Be careful – two of these words are made up! NABOBTRICATE BURBLESEQUIN HEAD-BANGERXENOPHOBIA OBLITERATEDOCILE SEPIAMUGGLE