Roget and His Thesaurus: An Incredible Life for Young Readers

The Right Word: Roget and His Thesaurus (Incredible Lives for Young Readers)

by Jen Bryant

4.8 out of 5

Language	:	English
File size	:	3807 KB
Screen Reader	:	Supported
Print length	:	42 pages

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Peter Mark Roget was a brilliant scientist, inventor, and physician. But he is best known for creating the Roget's Thesaurus, a book that has helped people find the right words for over 200 years.

Roget was born in London in 1779. He was a curious child who loved to learn. He studied medicine at the University of Edinburgh, and after graduating, he worked as a physician in London.

In addition to his medical work, Roget was also interested in other fields, such as science and invention. He invented a new type of slide rule, and he also wrote a book on optics.

But Roget's most famous invention is the Roget's Thesaurus. He began working on the thesaurus in 1805, and it was finally published in 1852. The thesaurus is a collection of words and phrases that are grouped together by their meaning. It is a valuable tool for writers and speakers, and it has been used by millions of people over the years.

Roget was a remarkable man who made many important contributions to the world. He was a brilliant scientist, inventor, and physician, and he is best known for creating the Roget's Thesaurus, a book that has helped people find the right words for over 200 years.

Activities

1. Have students research Peter Mark Roget and his life.
2. Have students create a timeline of Roget's life.
3. Have students write a report on the Roget's Thesaurus.
4. Have students create a presentation on Roget and his thesaurus.
5. Have students use the Roget's Thesaurus to write a poem or a story.

Resources

• Roget and His Thesaurus: Incredible Lives for Young Readers
• Roget's Thesaurus website
• Peter Mark Roget's original manuscript of the Roget's Thesaurus

The Right Word: Roget and His Thesaurus (Incredible Lives for Young Readers)

by Jen Bryant

4.8 out of 5

Language	:	English
File size	:	3807 KB
Screen Reader	:	Supported
Print length	:	42 pages

FREE