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Here is a summary of the lesson:

*Part 1: Using a Dictionary*

- A dictionary is a reference book that provides information on the words of a language,


including their spelling, pronunciation, meaning, and usage.

- A dictionary can help you learn:

- Spelling

- Pronunciation

- Part of speech

- Origin of words

- Meaning and explanation

- Usage and restrictive labels

- Synonyms and antonyms

- Foreign words and phrases

- General information

- To use a dictionary effectively, you need to know how to find words quickly and
understand the guide words and usage labels.

*Part 2: Reading Comprehension*

- Read a folk tale from North America, "Raven and the Coming of Daylight", and answer
questions about the story.

- Read a fable, "The Country Mouse and the Town Mouse", and answer questions about the
story.

- The stories teach lessons about the importance of freedom and security in life, and the
idea that "to each his own environment".
*Recap*

- The lesson covered how to use a dictionary and reading comprehension skills.

- The next lesson will deal with using the dictionary for learning pronunciation of English
words.

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