Free 3rd Grade Grammar and Writing worksheets

Irregular plural nouns

I can write plural nouns that change their spelling.

CCSS L.3.1b

Irregular past tense verbs

I can use irregular past tense verbs like ran, ate and saw.

CCSS L.3.1d

Adverbs

I can use adverbs to tell how, when or where something happens.

CCSS L.3.1a, L.3.1g

Comparing adjectives

I can compare things with -er and -est adjectives.

CCSS L.3.1g

Possessive nouns

I can use an apostrophe to show who owns something.

CCSS L.3.2d

Conjunctions

I can join ideas with words like and, but, so and because.

CCSS L.3.1h, L.3.1i

Writing a paragraph

I can write a paragraph with a topic sentence, details and a closing.

CCSS W.2.2, W.3.2a-d, L.2.2

Opinion writing

I can state an opinion and support it with reasons and examples.

CCSS W.3.1, W.4.1, W.5.1

Narrative writing

I can plan and write a story with a beginning, middle and end.

CCSS W.3.3, W.4.3, W.5.3

Informative writing

I can teach a reader about a topic with facts and details.

CCSS W.3.2, W.4.2, W.5.2

Writing prompts

I can write about a prompt every day.

CCSS W.K.1-3 to W.5.1-3

Writing paper

Lined paper with a picture box, for any writing task.

Cursive alphabet chart

Every capital and small letter on one page.

Cursive alphabet practice book

Trace and write A to Z in joined-up cursive.

Cursive worksheet maker

Type names, words or sentences and print them in cursive.

All about me for 2nd and 3rd grade

More writing: an about-me card, ten favorites, me in numbers and goals for the year.

Would you rather: school edition

Classroom choices for morning meeting, brain breaks and quick speaking practice.

Would you rather: think deeper

Bigger questions that make 3rd to 5th graders give reasons, ideal for debates and opinion writing.