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3rd Grade Common Core: W.3.1

Common Core Identifier: W.3.1 / Grade: 3
Curriculum: Writing: Text Types and Purposes
Detail: Write opinion pieces on topics or texts, supporting a point of view with reasons.
38 Common Core State Standards (CCSS) aligned worksheets found:
Do you think a monkey would make a good pet? Explain why or why not. (persuasive writing topics)
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Write a friendly letter (fan mail) to your favorite author and send it off in the mail.
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Do you believe students should wear uniforms to school? Write a persuasive essay in favor or against uniforms.
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Tell whether or not you think pizza should be served in the school cafeteria everyday.
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Would you rather live in a castle, on a houseboat, or on a farm? Why? (writing ideas)
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Students must explain which character, in their opinion, is more intelligent: Harold or Chester.
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What do you like best about your home? (descriptive writing idea)
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Should cell phones be banned in schools? Students express their reasons for and against having smart phones in the classroom.
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Invent a new kind of sandwich. Describe what is on it and how you would make it. (critical thinking and writing)
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When Lena's two best friends plan a bowling trip without her, Lena is determined to find out why she's left feeling like the spare. But when she shows up at the bowling alley, she'll find out things aren't always what they seem.
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This is a different version of the above graphic organizer. This one has lines for students to write on.
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Write a descriptive essay about a fun fact many people don't know about you.
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Imagine waking up to find a dinosaur in your backyard! Write a story about what you'd see and how you'd react using this first grade journal topic.
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Do you have any brothers or sisters? If you do, describe what they're like. If you don't, tell whether or not you would like to have a brother or sister. (creative writing; family)
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If you could spend an afternoon with one member of your extended family, who would it be? Tell why you chose this person and tell what you do together. (descriptive writing)
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Use this worksheet to write a spring-themed poem. Then color in the rainbow!
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This writing prompt asks students to pretend it is 1912 and they are either a survivor or a loved one of a survivor of the Titanic. They are instructed to write a letter to the government arguing for changes to ship safety laws using details about what happened during the ship's sinking.
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Cinderella's fairy godmother used her magic wand to create a beautiful dress and slippers. Imagine you had a fairy godmother. What kind of magic would she do?
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Which superpower would you most like to have-- invisibility, super strength, or the ability to fly? Describe what kinds of things you would do with your powers. (creative thinking)
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Describe your favorite season (fall, spring, summer, or winter). Tell what kinds of things you like to do during that season. (Science journal topics)
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This worksheet tells what a couplet is and includes space for students to write three couplets of their own.
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Help 4th grade students practice writing rhyming couplets with this printable worksheet. It includes a clear definition and an example of couplets, making it an ideal resource for teaching rhyme and poetry.
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Make up a creative story about a girl or boy who goes fishing and catches something very unusual.
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This prompt encourages students to imagine they are a passenger on the Titanic before it hits the iceberg. They will write a journal entry about their experience on the ship so far, using details about their class and experience.
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Jayden doesn't know how his teacher expects him to find every color of the rainbow on their autumn nature hike. There's nothing blue or purple in the woods!
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With this worksheet, students learn about haikus and write one of their own about spring. They can then color in the flower.
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Enhance writing skills with this ELA worksheet focused on adverbs. Students will complete a poem by adding exciting adverbs to match each action verb, improving their understanding of word choice and sentence structure.
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Olivia needs a great idea for her school's pumpkin decorating contest. Will a mysterious owl in her yard be the good luck she needs for her project?
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This printout includes two lined pages for students to write a letter pretending to be a survivor of the Titanic disaster. They will describe what they imagine the experience may have been like and include details that may have affected their experience.
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Each student use the template to write a haiku about their favorite animal. Thread the poems together with yarn and hang them in the classroom.
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Imagine you worked at a football stadium. What would your job be? (examples: quarterback, cheerleader, coach, referee, ticket seller) Describe what you would do while you were on the job. (creative journal prompt)
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Spark creativity with this 4th grade writing prompt worksheet. Students will imagine opening their own restaurant, describing its name, appearance, staff, and menu. Perfect for enhancing writing skills and creativity in the classroom.
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Meet a sneaky, undercover thief who steals sandwiches and hot dog buns from campers during the night. Your third graders will love this free poetry worksheet.
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Write a descriptive essay about what, in your opinion, is a big waste of money.
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Describe several ways a person your age can earn money. (Social Studies writing topics)
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First graders can practice writing by coloring this picture of a boy planting a tree and writing a creative story to match the illustration.
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Xander is attending the school fair, but he feels unlucky and believes he doesn't have a chance of winning any of the games.
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According to Facebook's terms of service, you need to be at least 13 years-old to have a Facebook account. Do you think this is a fair rule?
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