Dictionary skills: golden mole
Whiteboard Challenges
Challenge 1
Have a look at the first sentence. Is the word in bold spelt correctly? Use your dictionary to find out. What is the dictionary definition (meaning) of this word?
Challenge 2
Read the second sentence. Using the first two or three letters of the word highlighted in bold, how quickly can you find its meaning in a dictionary?
Challenge 3
The Word Wall contains some great vocabulary to help you think about golden moles. Can you put all the words in alphabetical order? Do you need to use a dictionary to find the meanings of any of the words so you can use them confidently?
Whiteboard Challenges
1) Golden moles are mainly nocternal animals, which means they are active at night.
2) The golden mole is a diminutive creature with silky fur, webbed feet, curved claws and muscular shoulders.