The Right Word: Roget
and His Thesaurus
Written By Jen Bryant
Illustrations by Melissa Sweet
Published by Eerdmans Books for Young Readers 2014
Awards: Caldecott Honor Book, Sibert Medal Winner
Summary:
Peter Mark Roget loved books so much that he was inspired to
create his own, so he did. He made a book filled with lists and lists of words
that can be used for everything. He wanted to help others find the perfect
words to use, and that’s how he created the thesaurus. Now Roget’s book is
found all over the world and used by everyone!
Original. Resourceful. Informative.
Appealing. Fascinating.
Grade Level: 2-5
Lexile Measure: 590L
Description: Nonfiction, Biography
Suggested Delivery: Read Aloud
Key Vocabulary:
·
Thesaurus- a reference book of synonyms and
antonyms for words
·
Meticulously- Carefully
·
Inexhaustible- not getting tired
·
Provoke- to make someone feel angry
Electronic Resources:
A book trailer can be found here, giving readers a preview
of what they can look forward to.
The Kid Thesaurus is easy to use and visually appealing.
Each of the synonyms is accompanied by a picture to represent the word. It also
tell students is the word has multiple meanings.
Teaching Suggestions:
Discussion questions and activities can be found here.
Before: Ask
students before hand if they know what a dictionary is. Then ask if they know
what a thesaurus is? What can you find in it? What is the difference between
them? Have you ever used one?
During: While
reading the book, have students compose a list of words that they don’t
understand, like, look silly, never heard of, or any others that stand out to
them. Then after they have a list made, they can define the word and add it to
their vocabulary lists or word wall.
After: Have
students create a “shades of meaning” paint chip. The paint chip has different
shades of color and, starting with the lightest color, choose a word. Then
students can use a thesaurus to find synonyms for their chosen word. Each shade
of the color will contain a more advanced synonym.
Writing Activity: Have
students write a short story or even a few sentences. After they have finished
writing they can refer back to their shade of meaning cards or a thesaurus to
enhance their vocabulary in the story. Then students can take turns reading
their developed story aloud to the class.
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