Dictionary guide words worksheets
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Guide words are the first and last words on a dictionary page. A word lives on that page only if it fits between them alphabetically.
Four grades, one set of sentences: all four print from the same 40. Print one here, or open a grade for examples and teaching notes.
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2nd grade
Second graders decide which word belongs between two guide words, practicing alphabetical order past the first letter, L.2.4.e's dictionary skill.
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3rd grade Core grade
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Third graders settle guide-word puzzles that turn on the third and fourth letters, at the speed real dictionary use demands.
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4th grade
Fourth graders handle close calls (candle/candy) instantly and use the skill in real reference work, print or digital.
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5th grade
Fifth graders alphabetize to any depth without hesitation, a skill that quietly powers index use, filing, and research.
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