CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W.3.1.C : Third Grade English Language Arts Worksheets

About W.3.1.C

Use linking words and phrases (e.g., because, therefore, since, for example) to connect opinion and reasons.

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W.3.A      W.3.1.C

Worksheet: Third Grade

Transition Time


Choose the correct transition word/phrase from a word bank, then write it in the blank to complete each sentence.

Core Standard: W.3.1.C


Worksheet: Third Grade

Sequencing With Transition words


A good writes uses transition words to connect the events and ideas. Practice writing multiple thoughts with transition words/phrases (first, next, etc) .

Core Standard: W.3.1.C


Worksheet: Third Grade

Linking Contrasting Ideas


Choose any five transition words or phrases that compare or limit ideas. Write sentences using each as a transition.

Core Standard: W.3.1.C


Worksheet: Third Grade

Linking Similar Ideas


Choose any five transition words or phrases that can be used to contrast or link similar ideas. Then write sentences using each as a transition.

Core Standard: W.3.1.C


Worksheet: Third Grade

Linking Cause and Effect


Choose any five transition words or phrases that can be used to show cause and effect.Then write sentences using each as a transition.

Core Standard: W.3.1.C


Worksheet: Third Grade

Summary, Conclusion, and Example


Choose any five transition words or phrases that can be used to offer a summary, an example, or a conclusion. Write sentences using each as a transition.

Core Standard: W.3.1.C


Worksheet: Third Grade

Cool Chameleons


Why and how do you think chameleons change their color? Provide reasons, examples, and facts to support the main idea. Use the transitional words to link your opinion to reasons, examples, and details.

Core Standard: W.3.1.C



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