📝 Dictionary Guide Words

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About this grade 3 worksheet

Free 3rd grade dictionary skills worksheet: use guide words to decide if a word belongs on a dictionary page. Skill: Using guide words. Level: Grade 3 — also suits Year 4 (UK).

For teachers: skills & standards

• CCSS L.3.2.G: Consult reference materials, including dictionaries
• Works as a morning-work page, a centre/station activity, homework or an early-finisher task.

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What age is it for?

It is designed for Grade 3 (ages 8–9), but use it with any child who is ready.

What skills does it build?

Using guide words.

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