Publisher's Synopsis
This photocopiable pack accompanies the New Collins School Dictionary. It delivers the basic literacy skills that students need to use a dictionary successfully.CATERS FOR THE AVERAGE STUDENTCovers basic skills in a clear, non-patronising wayALL YOU NEED TO DELIVER DICTIONARY SKILLSMakes learning dictionary skills enjoyable and easyMAXIMISES THE CLASSROOM POTENTIAL OF DICTIONARIESTurns an essential classroom resource into an active learning experienceTHE NEWEST RESOURCE AVAILABLEThe most up-to-date dictionary classroom resourceWRITTEN SPECIFICALLY FOR THE NATIONAL CURRICULUMCovers the following requirements:• Standard English vocabulary• Formal and informal vocabulary• Choosing the best word• Double meanings• Word histories• Working with factual and informative texts• Figures of speech and sound patterning• Use of dictionaries in planning, drafting, redrafting and proof-reading• Spelling• Parts of words.
