1. Using the Dictionary Online Forest Lake Elementary School Library

2. Paper vs. Online Dictionaries Paper Version ► Don’t need a computer to use. ► Gives definitions of words. ► You already know how to use it! Online Version ► Need a computer with Internet access. ► Gives definitions of words, and you can hear them pronounced! ► Find other words that mean the same thing. ► Find words that rhyme.

3. Log on to www.wordcentral.com www.wordcentral.com

4. Type your word here!

5. I need to know what the word heir means – my mom says I am her heir. Is this a good thing? Type the word here Then press Go! Make sure it’s on dictionary

6. Here’s the definition! I can inherit property! What does that mean??

7. How do I find out what inherit means? First, I…Then, I… …and finally…

8. Look at #1 – It means that I get all my mom’s money and her house!!

9. So, do I want to be my mom’s heir?? Yes I do!! No Fair!!

10. What else can the online dictionary do? Find words that rhyme! Give other words that mean the same thing! Teach you new words! …and you can play games!

11. Ready to try it??