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Beacham WIG 2019
3rd Grade Academic Vocabulary
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| contrast | to find the difference between things |
| alliteration | The repetition of consonant sounds, especially at the beginning of words. |
| paraphrase | to restate in your own words |
| elaborate | to explain in greater detail |
| area | the amount of surface within a certain space; in math, length x width |
| perimeter | the distance around a figure |
| perpendicular | two lines that intersect to form right angles |
| polygon | a closed figure formed by three or more line segments |
| explorer | a person who travels to a new place to learn about it. |
| geography | the study of the earth's physical and cultural features |
| government | the governing body of a nation, state, or community. |
| militia | a volunteer army |
| characteristics | traits or features |
| magnetism | the force of attraction or repulsion of magnetic materials |
| metamorphic | rocks changed by intense heat or extreme pressure |
| conductor | a material that allows heat and electricity to pass through it. |
| collaborate | to work together |
| recall | to remember something |
| require | to need, order, or demand something |
| identify | to find; point out; recognize |
| empathy | the ability to understand how someone else is feeling or to understand the situation they are in |
| gratitude | the feeling of being thankful |