Dictionary/Thesaurus
How are words arranged in a dictionary and thesaurus?
ABC order
How often is an almanac published?
Every year
How is information organized in an encyclopedia?
ABC order
What is an atlas?
a book of maps
What is a book in print form that has information and facts?
Nonfiction Book
What is the difference between a dictionary and a thesaurus?
A dictionary contains the meaning and pronunciation of words. A thesaurus contains words and their synonyms (words that are nearly the same).
In a 2019 almanac, who would be listed as president?
Donald Trump
What volume of an encyclopedia would you find information on horses?
H
On a map of Arkansas, what would be listed as the capital?
Little Rock
What is a magazine, journal, or newspaper that is published regularly?
Periodical
Word definition: a person living near or next door.
What is this word?
Neighbor
United States cities have populations in an almanac. What city do you think has the most people?
New York City
True or False:
An encyclopedia is a book or set of books giving information on many subjects such as people, places, and other things.
True
Which one of these will NOT be found in an atlas?
A. maps
B. capitals of states
C. information about presidents
C. information about presidents
What is an electronic version of a printed book that can be read on a computer, tablet, or phone?
eBook
In a thesaurus, what are three words that would be synonyms for small?
little, mini, short, tiny, petite
Which one of these things will NOT be found in an almanac?
A. facts from a year
B. biggest city in U.S.
C. words and their meanings
C. words and their meanings
Name 3 different topics you might find under the "A" encyclopedia.
Animals, John Adams, Asia, Africa, etc.
Some people use an atlas when they are taking a road trip. What is something else that people might use?
GPS or phone maps
What is a location connected to the internet that maintains one or more pages on the World Wide Web?
A. Databases
B. Websites
C. Online Search Engine
B. Websites
Name 3 different reasons you might use a dictionary.
Word definition (meaning), Word spelling, Word pronunciation
Name something you might find in an almanac.
Events from a year, world records, entertainment, sports, presidents, etc.
Why would you choose the internet over an encyclopedia when doing research?
For more current information such as population of a city.
What 6 states border Arkansas?
Missouri, Tennessee, Mississippi, Louisiana, Texas, and Oklahoma
What is an example of an online search engine that searches for documents and websites by keywords?
Google, Bing, etc.