Vocabulary
compare
to look at how things are the same or different
Why it matters
Useful in reading response tasks.
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Year 3 Vocabulary List
Year 3 is a great point to grow beyond simple everyday words. This list adds vocabulary that helps students compare ideas, explain thinking, and understand classroom texts more deeply.
Good for
Primary learners building confidence with richer language.
Focus
Understanding text, describing ideas, and using academic words in writing.
Vocabulary
describe
to explain what something is like
Why it matters
Helps children give fuller answers.
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predict
to say what you think will happen next
Why it matters
Builds active reading habits.
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character
a person or animal in a story
Why it matters
Supports fiction comprehension.
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habitat
the natural place where an animal or plant lives
Why it matters
Strong cross-curriculum science word.
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journey
a trip from one place to another
Why it matters
Appears often in narrative and nonfiction texts.
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curious
wanting to know or learn more
Why it matters
Encourages inquisitive reading.
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summary
a short version of the main ideas
Why it matters
A useful comprehension and writing skill.
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measure
to find the size, length, or amount of something
Why it matters
Links language with maths and science.
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solve
to find an answer to a problem
Why it matters
Builds academic problem-solving language.
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