6th Grade Research Skills

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Dictionary

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Thesaurus

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world atlas

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you would use a glossary to...

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look up the definitions of unfamiliar bolded words

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you would use an index to...

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look up all of the pages that contain that specific word or topic

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you would use an appendix to...

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find extra information and resources on topics from the book

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Find synonyms and antonyms of a specific word

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To find specific geographical information about a specific place or region you would most likely use a...

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Atlas

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To find articles containing reliable, factual, introductory information on a variety of topics either organized alphabetically or by topic you would use...

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an encyclopaedia

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To find annual information on a variety of topics such as moon phases, sunset and sunrise times, and high and low tide cycles, you would use an..

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Almanac