FREE Dictionary Detective Skills Worksheets for Kids

Make learning to use a dictionary FUN with dictionary detective! These dictionary skills worksheet allow kids to become detectives and solve the clues using a dictionary. These dictionary detective worksheet are perfect for grade 2, grade 3, grade 4, grade 5, and grade 6 students. Simply print dictionary worksheets pdf file to learn about entry words, syllables, guide words, word forms, definitions, practice using a dictionary and more.

dictionary detective worksheet

Although Dictionary Skills can be taught whenever you like, most kids learn to use a dictionary and need extra practice in this essential skill in 2nd grade, 3rd grade, 4th grade, and 5th grade. Whether you are a parent, teacher, or homeschooler, you will love the practice your student will get using a dictionary. Your child will  have fun with this creative way to practice dictionary skills. Plus, this activity is NO PREP!

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Start by scrolling to the bottom of the post, under the terms of use, and click on the text link that says >>_____<<. The dictionary worksheets pdf file will open in a new window for you to save your freebie. Now print off all of the Fall I Spy pages!

dictionary skills worksheet

Make it a language arts center or a detective theme unit you work on for a week or a month with these fun posters to hang or store in a file folder to teach about entry words, syllables, guide words, word forms, and definitions.

dictionary worksheets

This dictionary skills activity will help students in grade 2, grade 3, grade 4, and grade 5 learn about dictionaries and how to use a dictionary. There are five teaching dictionary skills posters that include lots of hands-on practice as kids learn about

• entry words
• guide words
• word forms
• syllables
• definition

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Print the dictionary printables:

• teaching posters (optional) in color on cardstock. You will only need one set
• Hands-on Dictionary Worksheets in black and white on plain printer paper.
• Several different “cases” for students to work on using their dictionary.

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Kids will practice what they’ve learned with these dictionary skills worksheets that help kids get hands on practice reviewing what they’ve just learned about entry words, syllables, guide words, word forms, definitions and more using a dictionary. These pages include page numbers and ONLY work with the Merriam Webster’s Elementayr Dictionary we recommend.

detective worksheets for kids

Other pages work with any dictionary. These free printable dictionary skills worksheets are loads of fun. Their are 8  half page detective sheets for kids to do on their own.  They will become dictionary detectives and practice what they’ve learned about how a dictionary works.

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Although these worksheets can be used with any dictionary, I highly suggest Merriam-Webster’s Elementary Dictionary which is great for elementary age children. It is easy for kids to use, includes color pictures throughout, has larger print, and includes a lot. If you do happen to use this dictionary, the answer key for this activity is included.

dictionary practice worksheets pdf

Print it all free and just use the parts that work for your learning environment.

dictionary skills worksheets

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