Guiding Table

Worksheet Description

The Dictionary Guide Words worksheet is a practical tool aimed at enhancing students’ understanding and navigation of dictionary entries. The worksheet is accompanied by a list of guide words on the left and right margins, each paired with a page number to simulate an actual dictionary layout.

These guide words range from “gab” to “gate” on the left, and from “gem” to “guy” on the right, offering a clear representation of alphabetical progression and word placement. The instructions are straightforward, tasking students with using the guide words to determine the specific page on which each of the words listed below would be found in a dictionary. This encourages learners to think critically about word order and to familiarize themselves with the alphabetical organization typical of reference works.

In the lower half of the worksheet, students find a neatly organized list of words, from “generous” to “governor” on the left, and “aperture” to “alpine” on the right. These words are selected to cover a range of alphabetical positions between the guide words, challenging students to discern the correct page numbers where these words would appear.