3rd Grade Vocabulary Words

This Grade 3 beta list builds from high-frequency reading vocabulary, test-question language, and useful tier-two words. Definitions and examples are original learner-facing drafts for teacher review.

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Words 181–190 of 300
#	Word	Pattern / part of speech	Meaning	Sample sentence
181	newspaper	nounGrade 3 high-utility word	1. jornal 2. gazeta	Dad read the weather report in the morning newspaper.
182	oyster	nounGrade 3 high-utility word	ostra	The oyster closed its shell when the diver touched it.
183	continue	verbGrade 3 high-utility word	1. continuar 2. seguir	We will continue the game after the rain passes.
184	perfect	adjectiveGrade 3 high-utility word	perfeito	The sunny afternoon was perfect for our picnic.
185	lose	verbGrade 3 high-utility word	perder	Keep the lid on the jar so you do not lose the buttons.
186	coin	nounGrade 3 high-utility word	1. moeda 2. prata	I placed the shiny coin in my savings jar.
187	race	nounGrade 3 high-utility word	1. raça 2. linhagem	Nia trained each morning for the bicycle race.
188	earn	verbGrade 3 high-utility word	1. ganhar 2. auferir	You can earn a badge by completing the reading challenge.
189	loose	adjectiveGrade 3 high-utility word	soltar	A loose wheel made the cart wobble.
190	voice	nounGrade 3 high-utility word	1. palavra 2. voz	Omar lowered his voice so he would not wake the baby.

Vocabulary reading and practice

The Newspaper Oyster

Reading practice for pages 19–21. Five relevant words are highlighted.

English reading

Leo reads a newspaper article aloud in a clear voice. It describes an oyster reef that filters bay water. The reef is not perfect yet, but volunteers will continue planting shells there.

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Reading comprehension

1. What does Leo read?

Leo reads a newspaper article.

2. What does the article describe?

It describes an oyster reef.

3. What will volunteers continue doing?

They will continue planting shells.

Vocabulary quiz

Choose the dictionary equivalent for each of 5 selected words.

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