CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W.3.A : Third Grade English Language Arts Worksheets

Do we need a dog park? Why or why not? Write your opinion about the subject. Provide reasons and examples to support the main topic.

Core Standard: W.3.1.A

Some parents think that the children should get homework during the summer break, so that they’re well prepared for the next grade. What is your opinion on the subject?

Core Standard: W.3.1.A

Write a paragraph about why you want to adopt a puppy. Give reasons to support the main topic.

Core Standard: W.3.1.A

You need to decide where you'd wish to have your birthday party. Write a paragraph about your choice of the venue (It could be at a park, a video game parlor, or a pizzeria).

Core Standard: W.3.1.A

Write a paragraph about your favorite character. What is the special thing or trait that you like about him/her? Be sure to provide at least three reasons that support your opinion.

Core Standard: W.3.1.A

Your school has expressed an interest in making the school a “Nut Free Zone”. Do you think it is a good idea? Why or why not? Include specific reasons and examples to convince your readers.

Core Standard: W.3.1.B

Do you have a favorite book? Write a paragraph explaining why and what you like about that book. Include facts and details to support your opinion.

Core Standard: W.3.1.B

How do feel about rain? Do you love the feel of the raindrops on your body or do you hate the rain? Support your opinion by providing some facts and details.

Core Standard: W.3.1.B

Your school has organized a survey about healthy food items that students would wish to see on the lunch menu. Write a paragraph about your suggestions, supported by sound reasons.

Core Standard: W.3.1.B

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

You are provided with several topic sentences about various health benefits of exercise. Write a concluding sentence for each.

Core Standard: W.3.1.D

Practice writing concluding sentence for each given opinion about the health benefits of fruits and vegetables.

Core Standard: W.3.1.D

Read the list of topic sentences in this worksheet. Write a concluding statement for each topic sentence.

Core Standard: W.3.1.D

Read the paragraphs in this worksheet. Choose the most appropriate concluding sentence.

Core Standard: W.3.1.D

Read the questions. Then write an introductory sentence and three important facts/details for each one of them.

Core Standard: W.3.2.A

Choose the topic of your choice that you think you know a lot about. Write three important details or facts about it. Then write an introductory paragraph using the key points.

Core Standard: W.3.2.A

Read the writing prompts. Write an introductory sentence for each one of them. Make the sentence really catchy and interesting to grab the reader's attention.

Core Standard: W.3.2.A

Explain to your friends what all they'll need to make lemonade for the beverage stand at the school carnival and how to make it delicious!

Core Standard: W.3.2.A

Add details in the bubbles to develop the topic about the main theme. Then use the details to write a short paragraph that describes the main topic.

Core Standard: W.3.2.B

Write a paragraph full of fun facts about penguin. Write an opening statement, supporting details/facts, and a conclusion. Use descriptive words to maintain interest.

Core Standard: W.3.2.B

Your friend is planning to visit you during summer vacation. Brainstorm and develop the main idea by writing four details about it.

Core Standard: W.3.2.B

Reorganize the sentences into a well-structured paragraph by choosing the most appropriate linking words from the linking word list.

Core Standard: W.3.2.C

Use the linking words or phrases from the box to complete each sentence.

Core Standard: W.3.2.C

Think of a favorite activity or sport that you truly enjoy. Write a paragraph in which you will explain to a friend how to do it. Use linking words and phrases to make it coherent.

Core Standard: W.3.2.C

Read the informational texts about domestic animals and write a conclusion to sum up the important points.

Core Standard: W.3.2.D

Explain to your friend about that special dish or food that you would like to eat. Describe to him how it tastes(sweet, sour, or spicy) and the ingredients that are needed to prepare it.

Core Standard: W.3.2.D

Most of us have a special day that we enjoy. It can be a birthday, a holiday, or any day of the week. Is there a day that is special to you? Expain.

Core Standard: W.3.2.D

When writing an introduction of a personal narrative, catching the reader's attention should be the top objective. Use the personal narrative planner to write a story.

Core Standard: W.3.3.A

Suddenly you hear a crying noise coming from your attic. Is someone hiding in the attic? You go up there and check. Describe what happens next.

Core Standard: W.3.3.A

What's behind that locked door? Even though, Mom told you not to go there, you still did. Put your imagination into writing about the possible horrors.

Core Standard: W.3.3.A

Wow! Your grandpa has given you some seeds with magical powers. Imagine and write about how you are going to use the seeds for betterment of everyone.

Core Standard: W.3.3.A

Choose a topic from the box. Give reasons and details about your thoughts about it. Begin with an interesting and catchy introduction about the topic to grab your readers' attention.

Core Standard: W.3.3.A

Imagine you have a caveman friend from the old times. Answer the questions, then use the information to write a detailed narrative about your friend from his point of view.

Core Standard: W.3.3.B

Introduce Mr. Pesky, the peanut. Pretend you are Mr. Pesky when you write your narrative. Fill in the information to complete the story.

Core Standard: W.3.3.B

Complete the graphic organizer to develop your fictional narrative.Then write your story on a separate sheet of paper.

Core Standard: W.3.3.B

Answer the questions below about your upcoming vacation. Be logical with your answers and write them in complete sentence form.

Core Standard: W.3.3.B

Use time and sequence words from the word bank to show the sequence of the events in your story.

Core Standard: W.3.3.C

Use transition words from the word bank to write a story about a day you spent at the park.

Core Standard: W.3.3.C

Think of a catchy topic. Write a narrative paragraph using the transitional words to sequence of events.

Core Standard: W.3.3.C

Write a narrative paragraph using transitional words to follow a reasonable and sensible sequence of events. The topic is "Your Journey to the Moon."

Core Standard: W.3.3.C

Compete each story by writing an ending solution.

Core Standard: W.3.3.D

You are provided with a set of topic sentences. Write a concluding sentence that summarizes or restates the main idea as expressed in each topic sentence.

Core Standard: W.3.3.D

Write a narrative paragraph that has at least 5-6 complete sentences. Don’t forget to write a concluding sentence that summarizes the main idea of your paragraph.

Core Standard: W.3.3.D

Read each topic sentence, choose the best concluding sentence, and rewrite it on the lines.

Core Standard: W.3.3.D