Dictionary Skills Worksheets for Grade 6 English Language Arts: Practice Activities

📚 Topic Summary

Dictionary skills are essential for understanding new words and improving vocabulary. These skills involve knowing how to use guide words, understanding definitions, identifying parts of speech, and using a dictionary to find the correct spelling and meaning of words. Practicing these skills will help you become a confident reader and writer.

🧠 Part A: Vocabulary

Match the following terms with their correct definitions:

1. Term: Etymology
2. Term: Pronunciation
3. Term: Guide Words
4. Term: Entry Word
5. Term: Definition

Definitions:

1. A. The origin and history of a word.
2. B. The way a word is spoken.
3. C. Words at the top of a dictionary page that indicate the range of words on that page.
4. D. The explanation of a word's meaning.
5. E. The word being defined in a dictionary entry.

✍️ Part B: Fill in the Blanks

Use the words from the box to complete the paragraph below:

(Guide Words, Definition, Pronunciation, Entry Word, Etymology)

When using a dictionary, the first thing you'll see is the __________, which is the word you're looking up. The __________ tells you how to say the word correctly. The __________ gives you the meaning of the word. __________ at the top of the page help you quickly find the word you need. Finally, the __________ tells you about the word's origin.

💡 Part C: Critical Thinking

Why are dictionary skills important for improving your reading and writing abilities? Explain your answer in 2-3 sentences.