3rd Grade Vocab

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Main idea definition

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The most important thought in a text.

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Supporting details:

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Facts, statements, or examples that explain and describe the main idea.

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Define central message.

Back

The lesson a story or text teaches.

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Define summary.

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A short description of the main points in a text.

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Define plot.

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The events that make up a story.

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Define character trait.

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All qualities that describe a character.

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Define cause.

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The reason something happens.

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Define effect.

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What happens because of a cause.

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Define setting.

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The place where a story takes place.

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Define illustration.

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The pictures that go along with a story.