Grade 3 • Language Arts • Vocabulary

Grade 3 Language Arts

Vocabulary

Readers’ knowledge of word meanings (vocabulary) has been consistently and significantly associated with higher levels of comprehension, overall reading achievement, and general and specialized intelligence. Vocabulary knowledge is one of the most potent predictors of reading comprehension.

What kids can do to help themselves

Find books to read on your own. The more you read, the more new words you'll see, and the more you'll learn about the words.
Keep a list of key vocabulary and transition words.
Practice telling stories using the words first, then, and finally.

What parents can do to help at home

Engage your child in conversations every day. If possible, include new and interesting words in your conversation.
Read to your child each day. When the book contains a new or interesting word, pause and define the word for your child. After you're done reading, engage your child in a conversation about the book.
Help build word knowledge by classifying and grouping objects or pictures while naming them.
Help build your child's understanding of language by playing verbal games and telling jokes and stories.
Encourage your child to read on his own. The more children read, the more words they encounter and learn.