Entry Level 2 English - Using a Dictionary

This resource has been designed for students working towards Entry Level 2 Functional Skills English certification . It contains an age appropriate, 100-slide PowerPoint lesson and a 35-page workbook on the Entry Level 2 reading component - Use knowledge of alphabetical order to locate information. The resources focus on using a dictionary to find out the meaning of words and to check spelling.

These resources will help pupils to achieve the following outcomes:

use knowledge of alphabetical order to locate information
locate a word in a dictionary
understand ‘guide words’ and how to use them when looking for a word
to use a dictionary to find out the meanings of words
to use a dictionary to check the spellings of words

PowerPoint Lesson

The PowerPoint clearly shows how to find a word in a dictionary to check its meaning and spelling. The presentation includes sections on:

alphabetical order
entry words (head words)
guide words
meanings

Many opportunities are provided for students to practice finding words in a dictionary. The presentation also includes a link to a short video on using a dictionary. The PowerPoint is ideal for introducing this component of the Entry Level 2 specification and for revision purposes.

Workbook

The workbook contains 7 information pages, 25 worksheets (with answers) and 2 progress checks. The workbook is provided in PDF format and an editable PowerPoint version to enable personalisation of the resource. It can be used for classwork, homework, revision or as an independent learning pack.

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