Word Map Exploration
A Grade 3 ELA worksheet to help students explore new vocabulary using word maps.
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Word Map Exploration
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Follow the instructions for each section to complete your word map worksheet. A word map helps you learn new words!
What is a Word Map?
A word map is a special tool that helps you learn new words. You write the new word in the middle and then add other words around it that tell you more about the new word, like what it means, words that are similar, or words that are opposite.
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Use the word map above to help you fill in the blanks.
1. A word map is a that helps you learn new words.
2. The new word goes in the of the word map.
3. You can add words that are or .
Let's make a word map for the word 'delighted'.
Write the word 'delighted' in the middle of the box below. Then, write:
1. What does 'delighted' mean?
2. What is a word that means almost the same as 'delighted' (a synonym)?
3. What is a word that means the opposite of 'delighted' (an antonym)?
4. Use 'delighted' in a sentence.
1. Which word means the same as 'happy'?
sad
joyful
angry
sleepy
1. Why do you think word maps are helpful for learning new words?