Lesson Plans 3/2-3/6: Dictionary, Encyclopedia and Thesaurus / Atlas and Almanacs

K-2: Dictionary, Encyclopedia and Thesauru: Read Aloud: Mr Wiggle Looks for Answers
3-5 Review: Dictionary, Encyclopedia, Thesaurus, Atlas and Almanacs

CCSS: 5 Use text features and search tools (e.g., key words, sidebars, hyperlinks) to locate information relevant to a given topic efficiently.

Model School Library Standards 

1.3.j Use guide words to locate information in a reference book. 1.3.k Perform a key word search of a topic using an approved search engine or database. 1.3.n Use print or digital indexes, or both, to locate articles in an encyclopedia. 1.3.p Locate information in text by using the organizational parts of a book in print or digital format (e.g., title,  table of contents, chapter headings, glossary, author notes, dedication, index).