Identify different reference Materials and what they are used for. Lesson Objective
Dictionary 1. Find the meaning of words 2. Find the part of speech 3. Find the correct pronunciation 4. Finding how many syllables 5. Use Guide words
Encyclopedia 1. To find information on different topics 2. Goes by volumes in Alphabetical Order
Thesaurus 1. Find the synonyms and antonyms of words
Atlas 1. Shows different types of maps 1. State Maps 2. City Maps 3. Country Maps 4. World Maps
Telephone Books 1. Phone numbers 2. Street Address 3. Look for different types of stores
Reference Materials Dictionary Telephone Book Encyclopedia Thesaurus Atlas
Which reference source would I use to find another word for “guest” a. Dictionary b. Encyclopedia c. Thesaurus d. Atlas
Which reference material would be used to find how /ough/ sounds in the word “tough” a. Atlas b. Encyclopedia c. Dictionary d. Telephone book
In which book would I use to find more information on snakes? a. Thesaurus b. Encyclopedia c. Dictionary d. Atlas
If I was looking for information on kites in an encyclopedia which volume would I use? a. Volume I Aa -At b. Volume IX Ce - Cu c. Volume IXI Ja - Nu d. Volume XVII Ou -Qu
In which book would you look for a map of the United States? a. Atlas b. Telephone Book c. Thesaurus d. Encyclopedia
Look at the guide words from the dictionary page below. Overlook – Panacea Which word comes on this page a. Oat b. Overprinting c. Principal d. Pancake