Teaching Resource
Dictionary Dig Activity Cards
A set of 24 dictionary activity cards.
Print, cut and laminate the activity cards for students to use individually or in small groups. Students use a dictionary to complete the activity listed on the card.
Use this teaching resource when learning about dictionary skills or as a literacy group activity when developing spelling skills and strategies.
An editable version of this resource has also been provided to include your own dictionary activities.
As answers for this task will vary, no answer sheet has been provided.
National Curriculum Curriculum alignment
- Key Stage 2 (KS2) - Lower
Key Stage 2 (KS2) - Lower covers students in Year 3 and Year 4.
- English
By the beginning of year 3, pupils should be able to read books written at an age-appropriate interest level. They should be able to read them accurately and at a speed that is sufficient for them to focus on understanding what they read rather than ...
- Vocabulary, grammar and punctuation
- Key Stage 2 (KS2) โ Upper
Key Stage 2 (KS2) - Upper covers students in Year 5 and Year 6.
- English
By the beginning of year 5, pupils should be able to read aloud a wider range of poetry and books written at an age-appropriate interest level with accuracy and at a reasonable speaking pace. They should be able to read most words effortlessly and to...
- Vocabulary, grammar and punctuation

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