Best Resource for the information

When looking for information, you must: Evaluate the information Think about where to look Go to the best reference book and find your answer

You can choose from: Atlas Thesaurus Dictionary Encyclopedia Periodicals or Magazines Newspaper Almanac

What’s the Best Resource? Dictionary - A book of definitions.

Entry word (Check Spelling) Part of Speech Entry word (Check Spelling) Definitions Pronunciation Syllables – Word Parts

Don’t forget the words that live at the top of the page! GUIDE WORDS First Word – Last Word

What’s the Best Resource? Thesaurus - A book of Synonyms (Similiar words.) It is used to make your writing more interesting. It also contains some antonyms (opposite words.)

What’s the Best Resource? Encyclopedia- A book of information. Each book in a set are called volumes. Helps you find facts and information about people, places, things, and events through detailed information. It shows a lot of information about a lot of different things. Use it to research a topic for a report.

What’s the Best Resource? Atlas - A book of Maps. Contains maps of different places that can include land & water and physical features of the area.

Atlas - Index Subject Page # Location

What’s the Best Resource? Almanac - A book of Facts and information in the form of lists and tables. The book is published every year. It shows a little information about a lot of different things.

What’s the Best Resource? Periodical – A magazine. These are published on a set schedule. It contains information that changes weekly, monthly, or quarterly.

What’s the Best Resource? Newspaper – published every day with the most up to date information about people and events. Use this when you need information that changes quickly.

Congratulations! You know your Resources!