Reference Materials

Bob wants to use a word fancier than "happy" in his story. What resource will he use?

Where would Tom look to find the meaning of the word biology?

Owen thinks "quick" and "rapid" are synonyms. How can he be sure?

Brian wants to know the predicted snow fall for the year will be. What should he use?

Nicholas needs to know whether the Galapagos Islands are closer to the equator than the Hawaiian Islands are.

A thesaurus _____________.

Marc found a word in his story and he didn't know how to pronounce it. Where should he look?

Frank is leaving Texas to go to New York City and needs to find his way. What will he use?

Reagan is wondering whether "vacant" is an adjective or a verb. Where should she look?

Jack is writing a paper about the rain forest. Where should he look to get more information?

Megan wants to know more about George Washington. What resource should she use?

Zachary wonders how many of our 50 states border the Pacific Ocean. Where should he look?

Alex wants to know what constellations are and the history behind their names. What should she use?

Mrs. Eastman would like to show the class a map of all the countries in Africa. What is she going to use?

Misty wants to know if there was going to be a full moon next week on Friday the 13th. Where should she look?

Nathan is going to do a report on Jamestown. Where should he find his information?

Jill is learning about earthworms and has to find out what they eat. Where should she look?

Amelia is adding dialogue to her story and doesn't want to keep using the word "said." What should she use?

Ivan is preparing for the science fair and wants to know how to pronounce "inquiry" before he presents his project.

Kim needs to find another word for happy. What will she use?

Alice's mom says she is a perfectionist. Alice isn't sure what she is talking about. What should she do?

Aniyah is writing a report and needs to revise it. She used the word "dog" too many times. What should she use?

Harry wanted to find out how many miles it was from Virginia Beach to Myrtle Beach. What resource is she going to use?

Miranda wants to know when is a good time to plant this year. What should she use?

Donna wants to find an antonym for sad. What is she going to use?