Dictionary Skills – Learning About the Parts of a Dictionary

This poster and bookmark pack has been designed to introduce students to the different parts of a dictionary. The poster displays a colorful, easy-to-read dictionary diagram with its main components labeled and described in detail. The bookmark complements the poster and features a condensed version of the diagram and brief definitions of the different dictionary parts. The bookmark is helpful for students to have handy at their desks while practicing their dictionary skills.

The parts included on the poster are:

• guide words
• entry words
• parts of speech
• word forms
• definitions
• syllabification.

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