Common Core Standards
Grade 3
Language L.3.4.D
Use glossaries or beginning dictionaries, both print and digital, to determine or clarify the precise meaning of key words and phrases.
How many times did we hear, "Look it up!" when we asked for word meanings? At least a million. But as many times as we groaned about flipping the pages, we've now thanked our teachers for this important skill. Students should know about good old alphabetization, but they should also learn digital skills to research online.