Reference

Genre Definition ~Dictionary~ a reference book containing words, usually alphabetically arranged along with information about their forms

also can be anything that is used as a source of gaining information. Dictionaries include the pronounciation of the word (along with stress

marks), the word broken into syllables, multiple definitions, and define if the word is a noun, vowel, adjective, ect. They usually have some

pictures to show what an object or person looks like, an explanatory diagram/guide to the dictionary, and tabs on the edges of the pages so you

know where each different letter starts. Now, with pretty much everybody in America having access to the internet, many ditionaries are online.

**Important Terms and Strategies**

To be honest...I'm not sure what to put here. I'll work on it....Mr. K

words are composed of prefixes, roots and suffix's

for a list of prefixes go here http://www.englishclub.com/vocabulary/prefixes.htm

links to roots http://www.learnthat.org/pages/view/roots.html

link to suffixs http://www.michigan-proficiency-exams.com/suffix-list.html

__**using the links above, attempt to create a word using a prefix, a root, and a suffix. also MAKE SURE THE WORD MAKES SENSE and isn't something like hublablabu**__ __**for example**__

**Process and Strategies for Writing** A,B,C,D,E,F,G,H,I,J,K,L,M,N,O,P,Q,R,S,T,U,V,W,X,Y,and Z Before anything else, you have to have some idea of what you want your word to mean-the word itself has to fit the definition for it to be a good word. To make a word, you have to decide how many syllables you want in your word. Then, pick at least one or more vowels (A,E,I,O,U and sometimes Y), and then as many consonants as you want (the rest of the letters). When you have decided that, try to put together letters in the syllables that sound good together. Sometimes, you use digraphs in your word. Digraphs are two letter that are placed next to each other to form one sound (Ex: ch, sh, th). Also, words have prefixes, suffixes, different make-ups for different meanings (if a word is a adverb, it may have "ing" on the end). Remember, the word is also better when it fits the meaning. Once you have your word itself, get to work on writing the definition out. Include pronunciation, all definitions (if more than one), and how it could be used in speech.

Examples Dictionaries, Atlases, Encyclopedias, Textbooks,

Layout On the left hand side, at the of each section there is a large capital letter that tells you what letter all the words begin with.

In the top outside corners there are guide words that tell you what word the page starts with and what word the page ends with, which makes it easier to find the definition you're looking for.

Before the definitions even start, there's an intro. page that gives you the information on the different abreviations included in definitions.

Definitions are laid out like this: word\ pronunciation\ part of speech 1: definition 1 part of speech 2: definition 2

The word that is being defined is in bold lettering and slightly set to the left more than the definition.

Sometimes there are usage notes immediately following the definition, that have information how to use the word in a grammatically correct way. Also, information about diction and pronunciation.

In the bottom right corner of the page on the right, there's a key that shows you the stress marks and how to pronounce the mark with certain letters.

Some dictionaries include a reference section in the back of the book that can include lists of colleges and universities; signs and symbols; writing styles; and biographical and geographical names, for example. It also includes a lists of citations and sources.

Writing strategies. words and meaning of words, physical make up of words, how to make up words and what are you trying to define. words must make sense with the definition.

Bibliography and Links