Reference Materials Bundle: Dictionary, Thesaurus, Encyclopedia, Atlas, Almanac

This mega bundle has everything you need to keep your students engaged as you teach them about the five basic types of reference materials: the dictionary, thesaurus, atlas, almanac, and encyclopedia. Besides learning about how to use these reference books, students also learn some specifics about each type of reference book. The activities in this bundle make learning how to use reference books fun and easy! Students love the activities while teachers love the convenience of these no-prep resources that can be used year after year!

Some of the extras include:

→ Dictionary: how to use a pronunciation guide; using guide words

→ Thesaurus: choosing the best synonym for your sentence

→ Almanac: the difference between the Farmer's Almanac & the World Almanac

→ Atlas: using the table of contents and index to find a particular map

→ Encyclopedia: the differences between the print and online versions

What's included... To gain a better idea of everything included, please check out the individual previews for each resource:

112-slide PowerPoint

• Ideal for introducing this topic to students!
• Ends with 21 multiple choice questions
• Use this PowerPoint over 5 days
• You have my permission to convert this to Google Slides, if you wish.
• It comes with a matching 7-page companion handout (The companion handout includes both a printable version and a Google Slides version.)

24 Task Cards

• Multiple-Choice Format
• Traditional Answer Sheet or Gamelike Answer Sheet
• You get to choose whether to use the printable version, the Google Slides version, the Google Forms version, or the Easel version.

Worksheet Packet

• 3 worksheets
• Topics include: Basic Dictionary Skills, Guide Words, Thesaurus Practice
• 53 practice items in all!
• You get to choose whether to use the printable version, the Easel version, or the Google Slides version.

I Have... Who Has...? Game

• 36 cards
• Focuses on guide words and alphabetizing words
• You get to choose whether to use the printable format that is played with an entire class or the Google Slides format that can be played individually or with a partner.

Craftivity

• Students choose a topic. They brainstorm at least one way they could use each type of reference book to research their chosen topic or write a report about their topic.
• They use their brainstorming organizer to create the craftivity that features all five types of reference books.

Here's what teachers like you have to say about using these reference materials resources with their students:

⭐️ Wendi R. said, "There is so much to use here, and every bit of it is perfect for upper elementary school students. Very engaging for both teaching and reviewing!"

⭐️ Gregory N. said, "My students couldn't wait each day to go on to the next reference material. Thank you so much for making quality resources that are engaging for the students!"

⭐️ Library Princess said, "My students loved this presentation and activities! This is kind of a dry topic to teach but the resources make it fun to teach and learn. Lots of resources are included."

⭐️ Teacher Book Bag said, "What an incredible bundle! So much for such a low cost. I was so pleased with the PowerPoint which I converted to google slides. The entire collection was exactly what I needed to supplement my language arts."

⭐️ Scott S. said, "This was an AMAZING PowerPoint! Very engaging and thorough."

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