3rd Grade Language Arts
Vocabulary
Unit 3
The entire English language is made up of words! Constantly learning new words and increasing your vocabulary is very important to grow as a reader and writer!
What Makes Up a Word?
Words are often but not always made up of a root, a prefix which goes before the root, and a suffix that goes after a root.
These roots, suffixes, and prefixes have meanings that can help you understand the meaning of a word.
Check out the resource below to learn the definitions of common roots, suffixes, and prefixes.
Watch this video and try out this game for more help with vocabulary! Can you challenge yourself to learn new words?
Resources to Learn New Words
Dictionaries: A dictionary can help you find the definition of a new confusing word! A dictionary is organized in alphabetic order so that you can find the word you are looking for easily.
Thesaurus: A thesaurus will tell you synonyms, or similar words to a word you already know! A Thesaurus is organized in alphabetic order so that you can find the word you are looking for easily.
