English
Spelling & Word Study
Procedural
7–11 yrs
Using a Dictionary to Check Spellings
使用词典核对拼写
Description
Use the first two or three letters of a word to check its spelling in a dictionary; consult reference materials including beginning dictionaries to verify and correct spellings
Mastery Evidence
- Locate a word in a dictionary using its first two or three letters (e.g., find 'beautiful' by looking up 'be-')
- Check and correct a misspelling by comparing with the dictionary entry (e.g., look up 'freind' → 'friend')
- Use a glossary or beginning dictionary to confirm spelling of a word used in own writing
Assessment Prompt
If your child isn't sure how to spell a word, can they look it up in a dictionary by using the first two or three letters to find it quickly?
