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    October 16th - Dictionary Day

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    Introduction

    Dictionary Day honours Noah Webster, who wrote the first dictionary. Born on October 16th, 1758, Mr. Webster had a great love for the English language. He invented the dictionary in 1806 to help people to use a wider variety of words in their daily conversations. This is a day to have fun, explore the English language, and recognize the importance of growing your vocabulary!

     

    Activity Bursts

    Grades K-2 – Vocabulary, Alphabetizing, Organization

    Explain the notion of alphabetical order. Explain that one way to arrange items in lists is by using the first letter of the name of each person, place, or thing. Ask students to stand up if their first name starts with A. Continue through the alphabet until the whole class is standing. Switch it up by asking students to arrange alphabetically by last name!

     

    Grades 3-5 – Vocabulary, Writing

    Engage students in “The Great Dictionary Challenge!” Although people often use some form of technology to find the right word or the right spelling, it might be fun to get out the hard-copy dictionaries!

    Create a list of 5 words that will be new to your class and have a timed challenge for groups to look up the meanings . Ask them to use their new word in a sentence and to try and use it again in the next few days.

     

    Grades 6-8 – Spelling, Cooperation, Collaboration

    Have a good old-fashioned spelling bee! Prepare a list of interesting or challenging words. Explain how a spelling bee works and divide students into two groups according to where they are located in the classroom so they can play as a team. Each team gets to take turns having someone try spelling the word read out. After each incorrect attempt, ask the other team to try. Once the correct spelling is revealed, provide students with a dictionary and have them race to find the definition and use the word in a sentence!


    References:
    https://www.timeanddate.com/holidays/fun/dictionary-day

     

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