Self-Assessment, Chapter 3, Dictionaries

	Self-Assessment, Chapter 3, Dictionaries

	1. Most children need explicit instruction on how to use a dictionary. False True
	2. You want to teach a child about how to use a dictionary generally. Should you use a book dictionary or one on the computer? A A book might be better because it's so physical and it is as fast as the computer versions for this purpose. B An online dictionary is always better.
	3. You have a 12 year old native speaker of Spanish who doesn't know the English word "slave". You are pretty sure the child knows the concept and the word in Spanish. The dictionary program is running and/or the computer is connected to the web. Should you use a computer version of a Spanish-English dictionary or a book? A The book is always better. B On average, in cases like this, the computer alternative is probably faster
	4. You have a 10 year old native speaker of Spanish who doesn't know the English word "slave". You are not sure the child knows the word in Spanish, but you think the child knows the concept or can grasp it easily. Should you use a bilingual dictionary or a child's English dictionary. A It's better to show the definitions in the child's first language, so use a bilingual dictionary to show the Spanish definition. B Probably it's better to show the child a definition for an English word written in English, provided the language is understandable.
	5. Rhyming is important because A It helps divide a word into sound parts B The fun of rhymes can catch their minds and hearts C Remembering rhymes seems easier on the smarts D All three of these are true in language arts
	6. Which of the following is a good reason to use a thesaurus with a child? A To help build their knowledge of synonyms and antonyms (the school tests using these methods). B To help the child to learn not just individual words, but also relationships among words. C Help build the child's vocabulary by finding new shades of meaning in new words they can use to express themselves. D all of the above
	7. What versions do dictionaries come in? A Book B Online C Computer program on a local machine D All of the above and they all are useful