The Right Word, Roget and His Thesaurus by Jennifer Bryant and Melissa Sweet

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Title: The Right Word, Roget and His Thesaurus
Author: Jennifer Bryant, Melissa Sweet
Awards: Caldecott Honor, Sibert Medal
Summary:
An incredibly imaginative biography of Peter Roget, the founder of the thesaurus. At every page this book illuminates the life and work of Roget and his efforts to bring a comprehensive book of words to the public.

Activity:
Students will create a mini thesaurus based on the works of peter roget.

Learning Standard:
CCLS.L.G5.1: Demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English grammar and usage when writing or speaking.

Learning Goal:
 will use reference texts to broaden vocabulary.

Learning Objective:
Students will research five words and find their word relationships by using Roget's thesaurus.

Learning Outcome
STudents will broaden vocabulary through the use of reference texts.