Writing : Third Grade English Language Arts Worksheets
This page contains all our printable worksheets in section Writing of Third Grade English Language Arts. As you scroll down, you will see many worksheets for writing applications, production and distribution, writing narratives, research to build and present knowledge, writing opinion pieces, writing informative/explanatory texts, and more.
A brief description of the worksheets is on each of the worksheet widgets. Click on the images to view, download, or print them. All worksheets are free for individual and non-commercial use.
View the full list of topics for this grade and subject categorized by common core standards or in a traditional way.
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.
Category: Writing Writing Opinion Pieces Writing an Introduction
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?
Category: Writing Writing Opinion Pieces Writing an Introduction
Write a paragraph about why you want to adopt a puppy. Give reasons to support the main topic.
Category: Writing Writing Opinion Pieces Writing an Introduction
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).
Category: Writing Writing Opinion Pieces Writing an Introduction
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.
Category: Writing Writing Opinion Pieces Writing an Introduction
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.
Category: Writing Writing Opinion Pieces Supporting with Facts and Details
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.
Category: Writing Writing Opinion Pieces Supporting with Facts and Details
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.
Category: Writing Writing Opinion Pieces Supporting with Facts and Details
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.
Category: Writing Writing Opinion Pieces Supporting with Facts and Details
Choose the correct transition word/phrase from a word bank, then write it in the blank to complete each sentence.
Category: Writing Writing Opinion Pieces Connect Opinion and Reasons
A good writes uses transition words to connect the events and ideas. Practice writing multiple thoughts with transition words/phrases (first, next, etc) .
Category: Writing Writing Opinion Pieces Connect Opinion and Reasons
Choose any five transition words or phrases that compare or limit ideas. Write sentences using each as a transition.
Category: Writing Writing Opinion Pieces Connect Opinion and Reasons
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.
Category: Writing Writing Opinion Pieces Connect Opinion and Reasons
Choose any five transition words or phrases that can be used to show cause and effect.Then write sentences using each as a transition.
Category: Writing Writing Opinion Pieces Connect Opinion and Reasons
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.
Category: Writing Writing Opinion Pieces Connect Opinion and Reasons
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.
Category: Writing Writing Opinion Pieces Connect Opinion and Reasons
You are provided with several topic sentences about various health benefits of exercise. Write a concluding sentence for each.
Category: Writing Writing Opinion Pieces Concluding statement
Practice writing concluding sentence for each given opinion about the health benefits of fruits and vegetables.
Category: Writing Writing Opinion Pieces Concluding statement
Read the list of topic sentences in this worksheet. Write a concluding statement for each topic sentence.
Category: Writing Writing Opinion Pieces Concluding statement
Read the paragraphs in this worksheet. Choose the most appropriate concluding sentence.
Category: Writing Writing Opinion Pieces Concluding statement
Read the questions. Then write an introductory sentence and three important facts/details for each one of them.
Category: Writing Writing Informative/Explanatory Texts Introductions
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.
Category: Writing Writing Informative/Explanatory Texts Introductions
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.
Category: Writing Writing Informative/Explanatory Texts Introductions
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!
Category: Writing Writing Informative/Explanatory Texts Introductions
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.
Category: Writing Writing Informative/Explanatory Texts Develop the Topic
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.
Category: Writing Writing Informative/Explanatory Texts Develop the Topic
Your friend is planning to visit you during summer vacation. Brainstorm and develop the main idea by writing four details about it.
Category: Writing Writing Informative/Explanatory Texts Develop the Topic
Reorganize the sentences into a well-structured paragraph by choosing the most appropriate linking words from the linking word list.
Category: Writing Writing Informative/Explanatory Texts Use Linking Words and Phrases
Use the linking words or phrases from the box to complete each sentence.
Category: Writing Writing Informative/Explanatory Texts Use Linking Words and Phrases
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.
Category: Writing Writing Informative/Explanatory Texts Use Linking Words and Phrases
Read the informational texts about domestic animals and write a conclusion to sum up the important points.
Category: Writing Writing Informative/Explanatory Texts Writing Conclusions
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.
Category: Writing Writing Informative/Explanatory Texts Writing Conclusions
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.
Category: Writing Writing Informative/Explanatory Texts Writing Conclusions
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.
Category: Writing Writing Narratives Writing Introductions
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.
Category: Writing Writing Narratives Writing Introductions
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.
Category: Writing Writing Narratives Writing Introductions
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.
Category: Writing Writing Narratives Writing Introductions
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.
Category: Writing Writing Narratives Writing Introductions
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.
Category: Writing Writing Narratives Develop Experiences and Events
Introduce Mr. Pesky, the peanut. Pretend you are Mr. Pesky when you write your narrative. Fill in the information to complete the story.
Category: Writing Writing Narratives Develop Experiences and Events
Complete the graphic organizer to develop your fictional narrative.Then write your story on a separate sheet of paper.
Category: Writing Writing Narratives Develop Experiences and Events
Answer the questions below about your upcoming vacation. Be logical with your answers and write them in complete sentence form.
Category: Writing Writing Narratives Develop Experiences and Events
Use time and sequence words from the word bank to show the sequence of the events in your story.
Category: Writing Writing Narratives Use Temporal Words and Phrases
Use transition words from the word bank to write a story about a day you spent at the park.
Category: Writing Writing Narratives Use Temporal Words and Phrases
Think of a catchy topic. Write a narrative paragraph using the transitional words to sequence of events.
Category: Writing Writing Narratives Use Temporal Words and Phrases
Write a narrative paragraph using transitional words to follow a reasonable and sensible sequence of events. The topic is "Your Journey to the Moon."
Category: Writing Writing Narratives Use Temporal Words and Phrases
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.
Category: Writing Writing Narratives Writing Concluding Sentences
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.
Category: Writing Writing Narratives Writing Concluding Sentences
Read each topic sentence, choose the best concluding sentence, and rewrite it on the lines.
Category: Writing Writing Narratives Writing Concluding Sentences
Choose a 'what if' writing prompt from the box. Write your response to the topic in a paragraph.
Category: Writing Production and Distribution Task and Purpose Based Writing
Pretend you're playing a game in which you are given a picture that you have to describe it to your partner to score points. Choose two pictures from the box and write a paragraph about each with lot of descriptive words.
Category: Writing Production and Distribution Task and Purpose Based Writing
Your friend from another country is going to visit you around Halloween day. He has no idea about it. Write a paragraph describing to him what Halloween is, and why it is most kids' favorite holiday.
Category: Writing Production and Distribution Task and Purpose Based Writing
Use the graphic organizer to write an imaginative story. Begin with a catchy story title, explain setting, characters, problem, detail of events, and how the problem is resolved.
Category: Writing Production and Distribution Planning, Revising, and Editing
Fill in the graphic organizer to plan an imaginative story. Use your imagination to create interesting characters and events. Be descriptive when writing about the setting.
Category: Writing Production and Distribution Planning, Revising, and Editing
Use the story map to explain setting, characters, and plot to the reader, and then introduce the problem. The conflict/problem should be resolved before the story ends.
Category: Writing Production and Distribution Planning, Revising, and Editing
Read the passage. Look for any mistakes, then write the number of the sentence in the box and write the correct sentence next to it.
Category: Writing Production and Distribution Planning, Revising, and Editing
This story needs a little editing. Rewrite each sentence on the lines that is not written correctly.
Category: Writing Production and Distribution Planning, Revising, and Editing
Use this editing checklist to correct your classmate’s writing paper or story. Be fair and honest with your work.
Category: Writing Production and Distribution Planning, Revising, and Editing
Use this editing sheet to correct your peer's writing paper or story. There are various things to check. Suggest some improvements in the end.
Category: Writing Production and Distribution Planning, Revising, and Editing
Use Google Docs or MS Word (or any other alternative writing program) to write a story about the given prompt.
Category: Writing Production and Distribution Use Technology to Produce and Publish
Use Microsoft Word or any other alternative writing tool to create a flyer about your lost pet. Be sure to include all the listed details on the sample flyer.
Category: Writing Production and Distribution Use Technology to Produce and Publish
You and your partner are planning a menu card for your new restaurant. Think of a type of cuisine/food you"ll be serving. Use a software tool to create an attractive menu card.
Category: Writing Production and Distribution Use Technology to Produce and Publish
Team up with a partner to research any one region of the United States. Fill the information in the boxes.
Category: Writing Research to Build and Present Knowledge Short Research Projects
Use various resources to research the information about your chosen country.
Category: Writing Research to Build and Present Knowledge Short Research Projects
Choose a topic of your choice, research about that topic, and fill the information in the boxes.
Category: Writing Research to Build and Present Knowledge Short Research Projects
Select your favorite animal. Find various resources (books, encyclopedia, etc..) about that animal. Then fill the information in the boxes.
Category: Writing Research to Build and Present Knowledge Short Research Projects
Select, circle, and write the name of the topic you would like to research. Then find the information about that topic and fill the information in the boxes.
Category: Writing Research to Build and Present Knowledge Short Research Projects
Determine the type of reference material that you would choose in each situation.
Category: Writing Research to Build and Present Knowledge Recall, Gather and Sort information
Choose the correct reference material for each situation.
Category: Writing Research to Build and Present Knowledge Recall, Gather and Sort information
Determine which type of reference material you would choose in each situation.
Category: Writing Research to Build and Present Knowledge Recall, Gather and Sort information
Use various resources to gather the information about your favorite author. Then answer the related questions.
Category: Writing Research to Build and Present Knowledge Recall, Gather and Sort information
Write a friendly letter to your local dentist. Describe the importance of brushing and flossing teeth. Persuade him to visit your class during the oral hygiene week.
Category: Writing Writing Applications Letters / Invitations / Thank-You Notes
Write a friendly letter to your mom. Tell her why you love her so much, and thank her for always being there for you. Supports your main idea with specific facts/details.
Category: Writing Writing Applications Letters / Invitations / Thank-You Notes
Write a friendly letter to your dad. Tell him why he is so special to you and thank him for always being there for you. Give specific details, facts, and examples.
Category: Writing Writing Applications Letters / Invitations / Thank-You Notes
Write a letter to your teacher suggesting her the place where you would like to go on a field trip . Why do you think it is a worthy place to visit? State at least two reasons.
Category: Writing Writing Applications Letters / Invitations / Thank-You Notes
Write a thank-you note to your friend for sending you a birthday present. Be sure to include why and what you are thankful for.
Category: Writing Writing Applications Letters / Invitations / Thank-You Notes
Choose someone you would like to thank for something special they’ve done for you or a gift you got from them. Write a thank-you note to express your appreciation.
Category: Writing Writing Applications Letters / Invitations / Thank-You Notes
Write a thank you note to Santa for your Christmas present. Be sure to include what the present was and why you liked it.
Category: Writing Writing Applications Letters / Invitations / Thank-You Notes
Write a thank you note to Grandma for the chocolate chip cookies she baked for your classroom party. Be sure to include the five basic parts of a letter.
Category: Writing Writing Applications Letters / Invitations / Thank-You Notes
Complete the invitation graphic organizer. Then transfer the information from the web to complete the invitation.
Category: Writing Writing Applications Letters / Invitations / Thank-You Notes
Imagine you’re planning a party. Decide on a reason for the party. Look at the sample invitation. Then design and write your own invitation. Try to make the party sound fun!
Category: Writing Writing Applications Letters / Invitations / Thank-You Notes
Look at each picture.Write a descriptive paragraph about that picture. Be sure to use at least 4-5 vivid adjectives in your paragraph. Underline the adjectives.
Category: Writing Writing Applications Writing Stories and Essays
Everyone seems to relish tender and juicy watermelon in the summertime. Write a descriptive paragraph about watermelon using a lot of sensory details.
Category: Writing Writing Applications Writing Stories and Essays
Think of a birthday party that was full of fun and excitement. Write a paragraph describing what you saw, smelled, tasted, felt, and heard at the party.
Category: Writing Writing Applications Writing Stories and Essays
Pretend that you find a magical flying broom that can take you anywhere you’d want to go. Write a fictional narrative about where you'd go and what you'd do there.
Category: Writing Writing Applications Writing Stories and Essays
Read each incomplete story and use your imagination to write the perfect and interesting ending for each one of them.
Category: Writing Writing Applications Writing Stories and Essays
Continue the story about the talking pumpkin with an interesting middle and ending that describe to the readers what might happens next.
Category: Writing Writing Applications Writing Stories and Essays
Write a recipe of your favorite fruit smoothie. Think of all the ingredients that would make your smoothie the most delicious one. Be sure to include all the steps.
Category: Writing Writing Applications Writing Stories and Essays
Consider writing an outline. It helps you organize and plan your essay. It is a useful tool to refer to when you write an essay. Practice with an outline in this worksheet.
Category: Writing Writing Applications Writing Stories and Essays
