A word part added to the beginning of a base word that changes its meaning (e.g., un- in untie).

A word part added to the end of a base word that changes its meaning or grammatical function (e.g., -ful in helpful).

Hints or surrounding words in a sentence or paragraph that help a reader figure out the meaning of an unfamiliar word.

A word that has the exact or nearly the exact same meaning as another word (e.g., happy and joyful).

A word that has the opposite meaning of another word (e.g., hot and cold).

Writing that describes imaginary events and characters.

Writing that is based on facts, real events, and real people (e.g., biographies, informational texts).

The sequence of events that make up a story, typically including a beginning, middle, and end (or problem and solution).

The time and place in which a story or event takes place.

The underlying message, lesson, or central idea of a literary text (e.g., honesty, teamwork).

The most important point or central thought that an author wants to communicate about a topic in nonfiction text.

Facts, examples, or descriptions that prove, explain, or elaborate on the main idea.

A statement that can be proven true or false using evidence.

A personal belief, view, or feeling that cannot be proven true or false.

The main reason why a writer creates a text

The author wants to convince you to believe an opinion or point of view, or take a specific action

The author wants to teach you about a real-world topic

The author wants to amuse you through storytelling or humor

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ELA Vocabulary

3rd Grade ELA Vocabulary

Term	Definition
Prefix	A word part added to the beginning of a base word that changes its meaning (e.g., un- in untie).
Suffix	A word part added to the end of a base word that changes its meaning or grammatical function (e.g., -ful in helpful).
Context Clues	Hints or surrounding words in a sentence or paragraph that help a reader figure out the meaning of an unfamiliar word.
Synonym	A word that has the exact or nearly the exact same meaning as another word (e.g., happy and joyful).
Antonym	A word that has the opposite meaning of another word (e.g., hot and cold).
Fiction	Writing that describes imaginary events and characters.
Nonfiction	Writing that is based on facts, real events, and real people (e.g., biographies, informational texts).
Plot	The sequence of events that make up a story, typically including a beginning, middle, and end (or problem and solution).
Setting	The time and place in which a story or event takes place.
Theme	The underlying message, lesson, or central idea of a literary text (e.g., honesty, teamwork).
Main Idea	The most important point or central thought that an author wants to communicate about a topic in nonfiction text.
Details	Facts, examples, or descriptions that prove, explain, or elaborate on the main idea.
Fact	A statement that can be proven true or false using evidence.
Opinion	A personal belief, view, or feeling that cannot be proven true or false.
Author's Purpose	The main reason why a writer creates a text
Persuade	The author wants to convince you to believe an opinion or point of view, or take a specific action
Inform	The author wants to teach you about a real-world topic
Entertain	The author wants to amuse you through storytelling or humor

Created by: albrooks

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