1. Reference Skills

2. They will help you! Know WHERE to find information Useful for ALL SUBJECTS *You need to know where to look!

3. Essential Tools Dictionary Thesaurus Encyclopedia Table of Contents & Index Atlas

4. Dictionary Uses: –Find meaning of words –Check spelling –Pronunciation All words listed in alphabetical order –“A” in front; “Z” in back Shortcut= use guide words –Top of every page –1st guide word= 1st entry on page –2nd guide word= last entry on page

5. Thesaurus Use to: –Find synonyms Build your vocabulary! BrainPOP

6. Encyclopedia A book (or books) that contains information on a wide range of subjects Entries are arranged alphabetically Entries are longer and more detailed than dictionary entries “book of knowledge”

7. Encyclopedia Entry

8. Table of Contents & Index T of C: Lists title, number, and page numbers of all the chapters in a content book –Front –BROAD Index: an alphabetical listing of names and topics along with page numbers where they are discussed –Back –DETAILED –People listed by last names

9. Atlas A collection of maps Find a country, a city, a river, a mountain range, a sea,… Use T of C or Index to locate info Read the key

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