Word Explorer Slides
3RD GRADE VOCABULARY
5 POWER WORDS
Word Explorer
Pack your gear! Today we are discovering five new words to boost your reading and writing superpowers.
illustrious influence parched predecessor vast
Read each word aloud and check out the example sentences!
Word 1 of 5
il · lus · tri · ous
illustrious
Meaning
famous and well-known
Example
The illustrious author signed books for a huge line of fans.
Word Clue: Think of a star shining bright so everyone knows their name!
Word 2 of 5
in · flu · ence
influence
Meaning
the power to change how people think or act
Example
My older sister had a big influence on me, so I started playing soccer too.
Word Clue: Like ripples in water, one person's actions can spread to others!
Word 3 of 5
parched (1 syllable)
parched
Meaning
extremely dry
Example
After running laps in the hot sun, my throat felt parched!
Word Clue: Both a thirsty throat and cracked desert soil can be parched!
Word 4 of 5
pre · de · ces · sor
predecessor
Meaning
someone who comes before
Example
Our new principal thanked her predecessor for taking great care of the school.
Word Clue: The prefix pre- means "before" (just like in preview)!
Word 5 of 5
vast (1 syllable)
vast
Meaning
very big in size
Example
The whales swam across the vast ocean for thousands of miles.
Word Clue: Stretch your arms out wide—vast means huge, endless, and gigantic!
Quick Check: Match the Meaning
CLASS REVIEW
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Someone who comes before
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Extremely dry
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Very big in size
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Famous and well-known
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The power to change how people think or act
Word Bank
A. vast
B. illustrious
C. predecessor
D. influence
E. parched
Match each definition to the right word from the Word Bank!
Explorer Story Challenge
FILL IN THE BLANKS
Captain Maya was an _______ explorer known around the world. She crossed a _______ desert where the sand was completely _______. She followed the map left by her _______, whose courage had a huge _______ on her own journey!
illustrious influence parched predecessor vast
Read the story aloud together with the missing words in place!