Cracking the Dictionary Code Walkthrough

Section role: supports the 'Cracking the Dictionary Code' section while the teacher gathers the class and formalizes vocabulary based on the group challenge. Slides: (1) Title — 'Cracking the Dictionary Code'; (2) The Entry Word — bullets: definition of an entry word, why it is in bold, example using 'Labyrinth'; (3) Guide Words as Street Signs — bullets: definition of guide words at the top of the page, analogy of street blocks and signs; (4) Reading a Mock Dictionary Page — visual breakdown of a mock page on the board showing where entry words and guide words sit; (5) Definition and Meaning — bullets: how to read the definition underneath the entry word; (6) Closing slide — 'Which guide words would tell us if the word 'Protea' is on this page?' — hands control back to the teacher to set up the individual practice section.

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