Lesson Plans
Teacher: Elizabeth Drake
Date: 3/10/14 - 3/14/14
Subject: 4th Grade Reading
Topic: Dictionaries, Glossaries & Thesauruses
Standards:
 L4.C Consult reference materials, (dictionaries, glossaries, thesauruses) both
print and digital, to find the pronunciation and determine or clarify the
precise meaning of key words and phrases
 R.I.4 Determine the meaning of general academic and domain specific words
or phrases in a text relevant to a grade 4 topic or subject area.
 R.F.3 Know and apply grade level phonics and word analysis skills in
decoding words.
Monday
3/10
Tuesday
3/11
Wednesday
3/12
Thursday
3/13
Dictionaries/Glossaries
 “Using a Dictionary” Smart Exchange lesson and activity
 As a whole group complete Ready Common Core “Using a Dictionary or Glossary”
pg. 311-312
 Homework: Treasures Reading Series “Animals Come Home to Our National Parks”
pg. 19
Dictionary and Thesaurus
 In cooperative learning groups complete “Dictionary Skills” activity to search for
words in a dictionary and list the definition, page number, and guide words
 The class will use a thesaurus to make “synonym rolls” resembling cinnamon rolls
 Thoughtful Education: Spider List (Dictionary Terms)
Glossary
 Students will study a glossary of KPREP terms and standards. They will complete the
“Glossary Scavenger Hunt” to define the terms and make connections among the
concepts.
Dictionary Review
 “Boxing Syllables” The class will wear boxing gloves and use them to punch out
syllabic patterns (Ex. E-lect-tion
 “Symphony of Syllables” pg. of Learning Library: Reading, Spelling and Grammar
Friday
3/14
Vocabulary Review
 In cooperative learning groups, students will participate in the activity “Where
would you find this?” and “Head for the Swamp/Explore a Deep Cave” Common
Core Literacy