Writing Worksheet · Grades 4–7
Writing a Glossary Worksheet
A printable writing worksheet for grades 4-7 on writing a glossary. Students learn how a glossary lists important terms in alphabetical order with a short definition for each, answer eight questions about the form, and plan their own. An illustration and complete answer key are included.
Subject
Writing
Grades
Grades 4–7
Skill Focus
Writing a Glossary, functional
Lesson Length
30 minutes
Lesson Overview
About this worksheet
A glossary is a list at the back of a book that gives the meaning of important terms in alphabetical order. This worksheet teaches its parts, including the term, the definition, alphabetical order, and how it differs from a dictionary, and has students plan their own, with an illustration.
The reference box and Section A are on page 1. The reference box teaches the form with examples. Section A has eight recall questions. Section B on page 2 has four planning prompts.
Page 3 is a complete answer key. The worksheet pairs well with the Using a Glossary and Dictionary Skills worksheets.
How to Use This Lesson
Read the reference box and study the parts of a glossary.
Answer the eight questions in Section A on page 1.
Plan your glossary in the four prompts in Section B on page 2.
Use the answer key on page 3 for self-check.
Pair with the Using a Glossary Worksheet for more practice.
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Writing a Glossary Worksheet
A printable writing worksheet for grades 4-7 on writing a glossary. Students learn how a glossary lists important terms in alphabetical order with a short definition for each, answer eight questions about the form, and plan their own. An illustration and complete answer key are included.
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