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This photocopiable pack contains worksheets and strategies to encourage students to develop the skill of using a thesaurus effectively.The pack consists of around 40 photocopiable worksheets, preceded by 8 pages of notes for the teacher and answers to activities. Each sheet focuses clearly on one topic. Where possible the sheets are differentiated and follow a readily accessible Subject and learning objective Example Student attempts the objective without help Student attempts the objective with help Follow-on activities.Topics covered thesaurus skillsFinding your way around a thesaurus entryWorking with the alphabetWord powerUsing an indexDraftingProof-readingComprehensionUsing a thesaurus in all subjectsSaving time using a thesaurusWhen not to use a how to use a thesaurusSpellingStrategies for finding a word you dont know how to spellMeaningFinding the right selecting informationAlternative meaningsChanging meaningsColloquialism and formalitySpeech and writingChoosing the best word precision of meaningWordplay words with more than one meaningGrammarStems, prefixes, suffixesUsing a thesaurus to learn about grammarNounsPronounsVerbsAdjectivesPhrasesClausesAdverbsSimilar wordsFinding different ways of saying somethingHomonyms and heteronymsSynonymsAntonyms.