Phonics and Word Recognition worksheets for Grade 3 - Page 2
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Phonics and Word Recognition: Assessment 1 Worksheet
Explain prefixes (words added to start of another word to give it a new meaning) and suffixes (added to end of word to change its meaning) to your kids with examples like 'unhappy' (prefix) and 'forgetful' (suffix). Now, help your child complete this worksheet, including circling words and checking boxes.
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Open Syllable Printable Worksheet
Kids will have fun recognizing open syllables with this colorful worksheet. All they have to do is look for long vowel sounds and read each word aloud. With cute illustrations, they can easily discover the right answers!
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Sight Words Christmas Maze Printable
Let your 3rd grader practice early reading and spelling with this festive Christmas maze! Have fun helping Santa find the fireplace and build fluency skills at the same time. This free worksheet is sure to be a hit and get your child excited for the holidays!
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Antonyms: Prometheus Worksheet
Antonyms are words with opposite meanings to another. For example, the antonyms of 'good' are 'bad', 'poor' and 'wicked'. Ask your child to give you antonyms for 'Prometheus', which relates to fire. Invite your kids to trace the lines to the fireplace if the words are antonyms, helping the people in the tracing sheet get warm.
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How Meaningful! Worksheet
'Meaningful' is used to describe something that carries importance to someone else. For example, calling friends on their birthdays. The suffix -ful can also be added to other words to create new meanings; try this with your kids and help them check the correct suffix to complete the sentence.
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How Many Syllables Worksheet
Draw up memories of sunny beach days with your child. Ask them to tell you their favourite activities, objects seen. Read the words in the picture aloud and help them count the syllables. Then check the box with the right number of syllables.
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Writing it Down Worksheet
To document pawn promotion, add "=<piece name>" to the move notation. For example: e7-e8=Q. Ask your child to look at the chessboard and take note of the moves. Check the notations are correct. (80 words)
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Pegasus Maze: GH Words Worksheet
Enchant your child with an exciting Pegasus maze! Direct him to Mount Olympus while they boost spelling and phonics skills with this thrilling Gh words worksheet. Free PDF download for a blast of classical mythology fun!
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Homophones: Crayons Worksheet
Ask your kids: "What are homophones?" Explain that homophones are words that sound alike but have different meanings, like 'dare' and 'deer'. Ask them to identify homophones by putting the crayons in this printout away according to the words.
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Prefix Practice Worksheet: DIS, IM, UM
This PDF worksheet entertains while helping kids build language skills! Using funny illustrations and context clues, they'll pick the right prefix (DIS, IM, UN) to complete the root words. It's a fun way to practice and expand your child's vocabulary.
Prefix Practice Worksheet: DIS, IM, UM
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Suffixes Ful and Less Worksheet
Uh oh! Careful and careless might look similar, but have very different meanings. To avoid mix-ups, learn to spot and use the right suffixes. Use this suffixes ful and less worksheet to help your child master common suffixes!
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Family, Horse, House, Play Sight Words Worksheet
This fun sight words worksheet uses pictures to offer clues that help kids figure out the correct spelling of family, horse, house, and play! Kids read each sentence, then fill in the blanks with the right words. Adorable and educational!
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Phonics and Word Recognition: Assessment 2 Worksheet
Help your kids learn proper pronunciation by counting syllables. Most words they'll encounter have 1-3 syllables, making them simple to say. Have them repeat the words in your worksheet after you. Focus on longer words with more than two syllables.
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Greek and Latin Roots Worksheet
English borrows lots of words from other languages, and it has many ties to Greek and Latin. For example, 'tri', 'sub' and 'tele' (all from Greek and Latin) mean 'three', 'under' and 'distance' respectively. Help your child understand the meanings of words by having them work through a maze with words from these languages.
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Silent Letter Maze Worksheet
Learning to read can be tricky, especially with words with irregular pronunciations. Explain to your child that some words have consonants we do not pronounce when reading. Ask them for examples like 'knife' and 'knob'. These consonants are called silent letters. Download this pdf to practice words with silent letters and complete the maze.
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Promotion Practice Worksheet
Test your kids' promotions skills with this worksheet! Ask them to find the pictures in which the pawns are correctly promoted. Remember, when a pawn reaches the last rank it may be promoted to a queen, bishop, knight or rook. In addition, a pawn can be promoted when it captures a chess piece on the last rank.
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Hold, Bring, Carry, Brother Sight Words Worksheet
This sight words worksheet has fun illustrations to engage kids. They must read each sentence, then fill in the missing word, selecting from: hold, bring, carry, brother!
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Phonics and word recognition are critical for Grade 3 students as they form the foundation for proficient reading and overall literacy development. At this stage, children are transitioning from “learning to read” to “reading to learn.” A solid grasp of phonics equips them with the tools to decode new words, enabling them to understand increasingly complex texts encountered in various subjects.
Effective phonics instruction aids in building children’s confidence, fostering a love for reading, and enhancing their vocabulary. When students can quickly recognize words, they can focus on comprehension rather than struggling with decoding. This fluency sets the stage for higher-level thinking and analytical skills, which are essential as the curriculum becomes more demanding.
Furthermore, strong phonics and word recognition skills contribute to better performance in assessments and standardized tests. Parents and teachers should cultivate an environment that emphasizes these fundamental skills through engaging reading activities and phonics games. Collaborating across home and school can ensure that students receive consistent reinforcement. Ultimately, investing attention in phonics and word recognition during Grade 3 lays the groundwork for lifelong literacy skills, opening the door to endless educational opportunities and future success.
