- For example, in a paper dictionary students can note that the page they’re on includes words that are too late or too early alphabetically.
- Seek out activities that require students to compare words alphabetically.
- The reduced use of physical, paper dictionaries seems to be manifesting in a difficulty to compare words alphabetically.
- Most students use dictionaries on their devices and no longer have to flip through pages in a dictionary.
- This means students are getting less practice comparing words alphabetically.
- It’s very important to address this by having students compare words.