3rd Grade Writing Worksheets

W.3.1.a

“Introduce the topic or text they are writing about, state an opinion, and create an organizational structure that lists reasons.”

W.3.1.b

“Provide reasons that support the opinion.”

W.3.1.c

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

W.3.1.d

“Provide a concluding statement or section.”

W.3.2.a

“Introduce a topic and group related information together; include illustrations when useful to aiding comprehension.”

W.3.2.b

“Develop the topic with facts, definitions, and details.”

W.3.2.c

“Use linking words and phrases (e.g., also, another, and, more, but) to connect ideas within categories of information.”

W.3.8

“Recall information from experiences or gather information from print and digital sources; take brief notes on sources and sort evidence into provided categories.”

W.3.3.a

“Establish a situation and introduce a narrator and/or characters; organize an event sequence that unfolds naturally.”

W.3.3.c

“Use temporal words and phrases to signal event order.”

W.3.5

“With guidance and support from peers and adults, develop and strengthen writing as needed by planning, revising, and editing. (Editing for conventions should demonstrate command of Language standards 1-3 up to and including grade 3 on page 29.)”

W.3.3.b

“Use dialogue and descriptions of actions, thoughts, and feelings to develop experiences and events or show the response of characters to situations.”