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Dictionary 1

by (author) Larry Swartz

Publisher
Oxford University Press
Initial publish date
Nov 2010
Category
Dictionaries
  • Paperback / softback

    ISBN
    9780195441536
    Publish Date
    Nov 2010
    List Price
    $46.19

Classroom Resources

Where to buy it

Description

Preview Dictionary 1 a href="http://oupcanada.com/flip/Dictionary_1/"Click here/a Dictionary 1 is a print dictionary for the primary grades (1-3) in Canada. It features an engaging introduction to basic dictionary and word skills; age-appropriate definitions for 1800 entries; and a colourful, highly visual design. Dictionary 1 has a special focus on subject-area vocabulary required by Canadian curricula, and includes a special feature on every spread to help teachers use the dictionary for direct instruction and independent vocabulary development. It supports the three defining concepts of the Oxford Next Dictionary Project: culture, expression, and literacy.

About the author

LARRY SWARTZ is an instructor in literacy as well as dramatic arts at the Ontario Institute for Studies in Education, University of Toronto. He has been an educator for over thirty-six years and is well known for his use of childrenâ??s literature to help young people grow as readers, writers, and citizens of the world. As a classroom teacher, consultant, author, and speaker, Larry has shared his enthusiasm and expertise with teachers, administrators, teacher-librarians, and parents throughout Canada, the United States, and Asia. He is the author of several teacher resource publications.

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