This lesson plan introduces second-grade students to the concepts of glossaries and dictionaries over two 60-minute sessions. The first lesson focuses on understanding and using glossaries, while the second lesson explores dictionaries, highlighting their features and encouraging students to compare them with glossaries.
This lesson will introduce second graders to the glossary, teaching them how to use it as a tool for understanding unfamiliar words they encounter in texts. Through a combination of discussions, games, and hands-on practice, students will become familiar with the concept of glossaries and learn to use them effectively.
Lesson 2: Exploring and Comparing Dictionaries
Overview
In this lesson, students will be introduced to the function and purpose of a dictionary, differentiating it from a glossary, which they have previously learned about. They will explore how dictionaries are organized alphabetically and the types of information provided, such as word meanings, pronunciation, and usage. The lesson will enable students to build skills in effectively navigating a dictionary.
