Dictionary and Thesaurus by Snap! Everyday Solutions

Name: Dictionary and Thesaurus

Source: http://teachers.net/

Link: http://www.indiaplaza.in/cdroms/education/CD1312200639/all/DictionaryandThesaurus.htm

Description: Have an easy-to-use, thorough reference source at your fingertips with Snap! Dictionary & Thesaurus. With over 500,000 definitions, synonyms, and antonyms, this CD-ROM serves as the perfect companion for anyone who needs a reliable, readily accessible reference tool. As a bonus, this CD-ROM includes over one thousand letter templates that make writing documents a breeze

Publisher: Snap! Everyday Solutions, Topics, JC

Date Published: N/A

Cost: $150.00 plus Shipping

Age/Group: 10 and up, useful for grade levels 4^th grade and up in English and Social Studies

Effectiveness/Ratings: N/A

Methods and Strategies for Classroom Incorporation:

1.  Useful resource for spelling and definitions for writing assignments

2. Most likely used on an individual basis; have the program listed on the desktop of the classroom computer so it is accessible when student s are doing individual writing assignments or working on vocabulary.

3.  Evaluation of the use of this program would come from assessment of writing assignments that use the thesaurus and dictionary to expand basic vocabulary; assess spelling; assess students’ ability to use outside resources to improve writing and spelling; include these grading techniques on all rubrics given to students.