Informational Writing for Kids - Episode 8: Making a Glossary
2 min1st2nd3rdReading & Writing (ELA)
Summary
Adding another nonfiction text feature: a glossary that defines the important words in your writing so readers understand them.
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Teaching resources
Discussion questions
A glossary defines the special words in your writing.
- What is a glossary for?
- How are the words usually ordered?
- Which words from your writing need defining?
Quick work-a-long
Words to know: glossary, definition, alphabetical
- Pick three important words and write a kid-friendly definition for each.
- Put your glossary words in ABC order.