3rd grade · Writing
What a 3rd grade student learns in Writing
In third grade writing, students expand their ability to write clear, structured texts for different purposes, develop ideas with facts and details, and strengthen their command of language conventions.
The skills for the year
- 1Write opinion pieces with a clear point of view, supporting reasons, and organizational structure
- 2Use linking words (because, therefore, for example) to connect opinion and reasons
- 3Write informative/explanatory texts introducing a topic and developing it with facts and details
- 4Use text features (headings, illustrations) to aid understanding in informational writing
- 5Write narratives introducing characters, a setting, and orderly events
- 6Use dialogue and descriptions for characters and events in narratives
- 7Apply transition words and phrases to sequence events (meanwhile, suddenly, after that)
- 8Strengthen writing through planning, drafting, revising, and editing with guidance
- 9Conduct short research projects using information from provided sources
- 10Take brief notes and organize information from sources
- 11Recall information from experiences to support writing
- 12Produce writing over both extended and short time frames
- 13Use correct capitalization, punctuation, and spelling learned so far
- 14Consult digital and print resources to check and correct spelling
- 15Use grade-appropriate language conventions in writing
- 16Vary sentence structure within paragraphs for clarity and flow
- 17Write legibly in cursive or manuscript form as appropriate
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