Writing Teaching Resources for 3rd Grade
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Mysterious Story Setting Background Posters
A set of 3 mysterious story setting posters for students to use in a variety of ways.
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Brainstorming Task Cards
A set of 24 task cards to practice the brainstorming techniques of drawing a picture, creating a mind map, and making a list.
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Contraction Activity Cards
A set of 36 contraction matching cards that can be used individually, in pairs or small groups, or as part of a whole-class activity.
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Memorial Day Writing Prompts
A set of writing prompts to use around Memorial Day.
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Collective Nouns Memory Game
Practice identifying collective nouns with a set of 30 match-up cards.
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"All About ..." - Informational Writing Template
Practice informative writing with this versatile template.
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"If I Was an Astronaut ..." – Writing Template
A writing prompt template for students to write what they would do if they were an astronaut.
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Brainstorming Template - A Time That I Felt...
A template for brainstorming times associated with specific feelings.
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Brainstorming Template - A Time I Had a Problem With...
A template for brainstorming times there has been a problem.
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This or That! PowerPoint Game - Contractions
An active PowerPoint game to practice working with contractions.
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Elements of a Biography Poster
Use this biographical writing poster with annotations to help your students understand how to write an engaging biography.
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Mind Map Template – Octopus
A printable mind map to use when planning ideas with your students.
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Mind Map Template – Brain
A printable mind map template for students to use when gathering thoughts and ideas.
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Write Your Inaugural Address
A template for students to plan and write an inaugural Presidential Address.
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Curious Creatures Character Spinner
A curious creature character spinner to use in a variety of ways.
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Search and Find – At the Beach
A beautifully illustrated beach scene containing everyday items that need to be found.
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Primary Weekly Poetry Guide - Weeks 4 and 5
Use this weekly poetry guide to celebrate National Poetry Month in your primary classroom.
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Parts of Speech Flip Book
A flip book to use when learning about parts of speech.
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Supplemental Aids - Learning From Home Pack
A collection of supplemental aids for parents to use with their children or teachers to send home with students during school closures.
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Novel Study - Alternate Story Ending Worksheet
A worksheet which encourages students to write an alternate ending to a shared class story.
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Proper Nouns Crossword Puzzle - Worksheet
A crossword researching different proper nouns.
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Color Adjectives - Worksheet
A worksheet activity designed to help prompt students to be more descriptive when describing nouns with colors.
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Biography Brochure Template
Help your students organize their thoughts about their biography subject.
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Stick Person Graphic Organizer
A simple and effective graphic organizer that can be used for a wide range of purposes including note taking, mind mapping, and planning writing responses.
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Global Proper Nouns - Worksheet
A mapping activity that prompts students to use their grammar knowledge of proper nouns.
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Common Nouns in Your House - Worksheet
Two activities that help students think about common nouns.
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Common Noun Upgrade - Worksheet
A worksheet for students to learn about times when typical common nouns become proper nouns.
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Persuasive Writing Bump It Up Wall – Grade 3
Help your 3rd-grade students "bump up" their persuasive writing with this bulletin board display.
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How to Make Pancakes: Article Edition - Worksheet
A procedural text with missing articles.
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Apostrophe of Possession Card Game
An interactive card game for students to play to reinforce their understanding of the apostrophe of possession.
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Preposition Monkey Business - Worksheet
A worksheet which includes an image prompt for students to make creative sentences about prepositions.
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Net Trap Game: Articles - Worksheet
A risky elimination game to help students engage with their grammar skills with articles.