First Dictionary and Thesaurus Activities

Product description for teachers and tutors

This workbook has been specially written for use with the Schofield & Sims First Illustrated Dictionary or First Dictionary and with the Schofield & Sims First Thesaurus - choose between the two dictionaries according to which books you have available and how much support individual children need. Presented as a one-per-child workbook, the First Dictionary and Thesaurus Activities will provide you with a permanent record of each child's work.

The activities contained with the book:

• clearly demonstrate the value of the dictionary and thesaurus and help children to develop the skills and knowledge that they need for using them
• include clear and attractive illustrations
• are enjoyable and stimulating
• enriching children's language and encouraging them to be more accurate and more adventurous in their choice of words
• may be completed in class or as homework
• include helpful notes for teachers and a list of objectives covered.