3rd Grade Common Core: W.3.3
Common Core Identifier: W.3.3 / Grade: 3
Curriculum: Writing: Text Types and Purposes
Detail: Write narratives to develop real or imagined experiences or events using effective technique, descriptive details, and clear event sequences.
125 Common Core State Standards (CCSS) aligned worksheets found:
A man on overalls is leaning inside the hood of a car, trying to figure out what's wrong.
Level: 2nd through 5th Grades
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The young man in this picture is roasting a marshmallow over a bonfire.
Level: 2nd through 5th Grades
If you could have any animal for a pet, what would it be? Describe the pet and how you would take care of it.
Level: 2nd through 5th Grades
Ava doesn't want to disappoint her best friend Melanie by missing her pool party, but Ava doesn't want everyone to find out she can't swim either.
Level: 3rd Grade
Imagine you opened your own restaurant. Tell the name of your restaurant. Explain what the restaurant looks like, who works there, and what you serve. (Writing ideas)
Level: 2nd through 5th Grades
Mindy has been practicing for soccer sign-ups, but when all her friends decide to join cheerleading, Mindy will have to decide if being with them is more important than playing soccer.
Level: 3rd Grade
This little mouse has found a different kind of mouse. Explain what this little fellow is thinking as he holds up the computer mouse.
Level: 2nd through 5th Grades
Jared has a busy weekend of finishing his science fair project, but when his friends ask him to help with other things, he doesn't want to disappoint them. Will helping his friends mean he won't finish his project on time?
Level: 3rd Grade
When Trevor's dad has to work late and can't take Trevor to Game World, he thinks his night will be boring. But his older brother shows him that sometimes you have to make your own fun.
Level: 3rd Grade
Write a story titled, "My Journey on a Pirate Ship." You and your friends can star in the story. (journal topics)
Level: 2nd through 5th Grades
Here's a picture of a man with a suitcase and passport. Where is he going? Write a narrative and color the picture.
Level: 2nd through 5th Grades
Think of a time when you've won something. Tell what you won and how you won it. (personal narrative)
Level: 2nd through 5th Grades
These two friends are rockin' away on their guitars. Color the graphic and write a story to tell what's going on.
Level: 2nd through 5th Grades
Write a story titled, "The Baby Dragon." (writing creative stories)
Level: 2nd through 5th Grades
Michael needs to make some extra money to buy a new video game, and with his older brother's help, he'll make enough in no time. But will Michael get his new game or find a way to repay his brother?
Level: 3rd Grade
Frustrated Baker FREE
Why is this baker frustrated? Color the illustration and write a creative story.
Level: 2nd through 5th Grades
This picture shows a a little girl watching a magician as he makes a rabbit disappear from his hat. In the background we see the bunny hopping away.
Level: 2nd through 5th Grades
Imagine you were a wonderful painter and your parents would let you paint anything you wanted on your bedroom walls. What would you paint? Use lots of details to describe your artwork. (descriptive writing essay)
Level: 2nd through 5th Grades
This worksheet has a picture of a boy planting a tree. Color the picture and write a creative story to go along with the illustration.
Level: Kindergarten to 4th Grades
A cat and a dog and a mouse chase each other. Your students will enjoy writing a creative tale to describe this scene.
Level: 2nd through 5th Grades
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)
Level: 2nd through 5th Grades
What is this girl typing into her laptop computer? Write a thoughtful story that explains what the picture is about.
Level: 2nd through 5th Grades
Brooke's mom is taking her someplace special, but Brooke can't figure out where that could be. And the answer isn't anything she would've guessed.
Level: 3rd Grade
The scuba diver has made a new underwater friend. Write a short story that explains how they met and color the underwater scene.
Level: 2nd through 5th Grades
Two kids are passing a beach ball to each other in a swimming pool. Write a creative story to go along with the picture.
Level: 2nd through 5th Grades
In this illustration, a girl is singing and dancing, with music notes all around her.
Level: 2nd through 5th Grades
Invite your students to tell why this elephant is all dressed up!
Level: 2nd through 5th Grades
Describe one thing you're really good at. (personal narrative)
Level: 2nd through 5th Grades
Tennis Match FREE
Color the picture of this unusual tennis match and write a story to explain what's going on.
Level: 2nd through 5th Grades
This picture shows a dog chasing a mailman down the street. Students can write a story to tell what, exactly, is happening.
Level: 2nd through 5th Grades
Fishing FREE
Write a story to go along with the picture. The illustration shows a father and son on a fishing trip. The father's got a tiny fish and his son has a giant fish.
Level: 2nd through 5th Grades
Imagine you could have lunch with any celebrity. Who would it be? What kinds of things would you talk about? (essay idea)
Level: 2nd through 5th Grades
Why is this angry man climbing the ladder? Students color the picture and write a creative story.
Level: 2nd through 5th Grades
In this picture, a boy is standing on a dock, pointing to his small rowboat.
Level: 2nd through 5th Grades
How old were you four years ago? Describe some things you can do now that you could not do then. (critical thinking writing)
Level: 2nd through 5th Grades
The real-life connector's role is to show how the story is similar to real-life events; Best for higher-level students.
Level: 1st through 4th Grades
In this picture a boy is handing an apple to his teacher. Write a fun story to explain what's happening.
Level: Kindergarten to 5th Grades
A girl is looking out of a window and sees a swarm of buzzing bumble bees.
Level: 2nd through 5th Grades
Tamara is excited to spend the weekend with her grandmother, but her best friend Darla doesn't want to hear about it. When Tamara finds out what's really bothering Darla, she just might have a way to cheer up her friend.
Level: 3rd Grade
It's a car with hands! Write a story to explain this most unusual picture. Then, color it in.
Level: 2nd through 5th Grades
A girl in a long dress is trying to catch butterflies and insects in a net.
Level: 2nd through 5th Grades
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)
Level: 2nd through 5th Grades
Two kids are washing a car. Write a few paragraphs to go along with this storypic.
Level: 2nd through 5th Grades
Lauren is dying to go on a real vacation like her neighbors, the Sandersons. But her parents can't afford to take the time off work. Can she and her dad find a solution that works for everyone?
Level: 3rd Grade
It's a treasure map! Students can tell you where it leads, and what can be found at the end of the trail.
Level: 2nd through 5th Grades
Ben visits his uncle's farm to go for a hayride and pick pumpkins, but when Uncle Darrell can't keep the crows away from his corn field, Ben figures out how to make a scary scarecrow.
(Approx. Grade Levels: 2-4)
(Approx. Grade Levels: 2-4)
Level: 3rd Grade
Imagine you woke up and saw a dinosaur in your backyard. Write a story telling what you see and do. (journal topic)
Level: 2nd through 5th Grades
Dana doesn't know what to do now that her best friend Elianna moved across the country. Will the two be able to remain best friends with so many miles between them?
Level: 3rd Grade
Which character in the story are you most like? Are you generally a careful person, like Jack, or more a adventurous person, like Annie?
Level: 1st through 3rd Grades
Firefighters FREE
On this worksheet, you see two firefighters - a man and a woman. Write a creative a story to go along with the picture.
Level: 2nd through 5th Grades
This picture shows a boy with an iPad tablet computer. Perhaps he's using Facetime or looking at digital photos.
Level: 2nd through 5th Grades
Students write a story to explain why this angry horse is chasing the rancher across the desert.
Level: 2nd through 5th Grades
This picture shows nervous young girl and her mother in a doorway. The girl is holding a rainbow lunch box.
Level: Kindergarten to 5th Grades
A child dress as Abraham Lincoln is standing on a stage. Above him is a banner that reads, "School Play".
Level: 2nd through 5th Grades
Bravery FREE
Describe one time when you were brave. (creative writing journal)
Level: 2nd through 5th Grades
On this printable web, students write about the fresh tastes, beautiful sounds, sensational smells, terrific textures, and splendid sights of fall.
Level: 2nd through 4th Grades
This picture shows a child who dropped her ice cream cone on the ground. A small kitten has come up to lick up the mess.
Level: 2nd through 5th Grades
If you could cook any meal for your family, what would you cook? Describe the meal and tell how you would make it. (writing topic)
Level: 2nd through 5th Grades
The three little pigs look very fearful. Why? Write a brief story to explain the situation.
Level: 2nd through 5th Grades
Students write about the things they hear, smell, taste, touch, and see on Halloween night.
Level: 2nd through 4th Grades
Use this worksheet to write a spring-themed poem. Then color in the rainbow!
Level: Kindergarten to 4th Grades
A giant puppy and a tiny kitty make an unusual pair, but they do seem to care for each other. Write a Valentine's Day story to describe the picture.
Level: 2nd through 5th Grades
Emmitt is having a great time at the baseball game, except he really wants to catch a foul ball. But when he gets the chance, the decision he makes will surprise more than just him.
Level: 3rd Grade
This page features 16 Easter-themed writing prompts for students to choose from.
Level: 2nd through 4th Grades
On this printable, students complete the diagram by describing the things they might touch, see, hear, feel, and smell at the seashore.
Level: 2nd through 4th Grades
A turkey is holding up a sign that says "Vegetarians-R-Us." Write a silly story to explain the illustration.
Level: 2nd through 5th Grades
Bobby doesn't like having to give up his Friday nights to watch his brother Nick play football, but when he finds out he's Nick's good luck charm, he just might change his mind.
Level: 3rd Grade
Here's a picture of a giant snow monster. Write a story to tell what's going on in this picture.
Level: 2nd through 5th Grades
Write a descriptive essay about what, in your opinion, is a big waste of money.
Level: 2nd through 5th Grades
Santa's taking the night off and this reindeer is carrying his sack. Students can write a story to explain the picture.
Level: 2nd through 5th Grades
These children are shoveling the walkway in front of the home of an elderly woman. Explain what's going on in the picture.
Level: 2nd through 5th Grades
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)
Level: 2nd through 5th Grades
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.
Level: 2nd through 4th Grades
Eeeew! Would you eat a burger with eyeballs in it? Students can write about the gross picture.
Level: 2nd through 5th Grades
On this organizer, students write a topic in the middle. On the outer spokes of the web, they write about observations with each of the 5 senses.
Level: 2nd through 4th Grades
This picture shows a young detective with a magnifying glass, searching for clues.
Level: 2nd through 5th Grades
Describe several ways a person your age can earn money. (Social Studies writing topics)
Level: 2nd through 5th Grades
Three people are having cake to celebrate a birthday.
Level: 2nd through 5th Grades
The kids in this picture are having a snowball fight. Color the picture and write a story to describe the scene.
Level: Kindergarten to 5th Grades
A woman is standing in front of a large jar of candy corn. What's she saying?
Level: 2nd through 5th Grades
A superhero is flying through the air with a birthday cake. Write a creative story to go along with the picture.
Level: 2nd through 5th Grades
On this printable graphic organizer, students write about the things they see, smell, hear, feel, and taste on Thanksgiving Day.
Level: 2nd through 4th Grades
This picture shows a young farm girl excitedly looking at horses.
Level: 2nd through 5th Grades
Describe the oldest person you know. (descriptive paragraph writing)
Level: 2nd through 5th Grades
Students can use this worksheet to practice writing a spring-themed haiku. This worksheet features a flower image that can also be colored in.
Level: Kindergarten to 5th Grades
This little guy doesn't look like he's too fond of winter. Write a story that tells what's happening in the cartoon.
Level: 2nd through 5th Grades
Make up a creative story about a girl or boy who goes fishing and catches something very unusual.
Level: 2nd through 5th Grades
A turkey, dressed in a bib, is holding up a knife and a fork. Write a Thanksgiving story to explain why.
Level: 2nd through 5th Grades
On this graphic organizer, students can write or draw some of the things that they see, smell, hear, touch, and taste.
Level: 1st through 3rd Grades
The turkey is holding up a sign. Write words in the sign, then explain the picture.
Level: 2nd through 5th Grades
This black-and-white picture shows two children dressed up as Easter bunnies. Students can write a story to go along with the picture and color the picture in.
Level: 1st through 4th Grades
A boy is looking at a menorah. Write a story to go with the graphic.
Level: 2nd through 5th Grades
When Sara's birthday party is canceled due to a hurricane, she can't think about anything else. But when her mother shows her how others are affected by the storm, Sara has a change of heart.
Level: 3rd Grade
On this graphic organizer, students write about the sights, tastes, smells, and sounds of springtime.
Level: 2nd through 4th Grades
This man is playing golf in a snowstorm. Write a story to go along with the picture.
Level: 2nd through 5th Grades
Use the character, setting, and event story cards to build your own creative story! This activity is a supplementary material to our STW blog post, "Build Your Own Story!" It's a great English language arts exercise for students of all ages!
Level: 1st through 5th Grades
It's Christmas and the elves are on strike! What will Santa do? Write a holiday story to go along with this picture.
Level: 2nd through 5th Grades
Students complete this graphic organizer by writing about the things they see, hear, feel, taste, and smell on Christmas morning.
Level: 2nd through 4th Grades
Describe the youngest person you know. (descriptive writing topics)
Level: 2nd through 5th Grades
Students can write a letter to Saint Nick on this friendly letter template.
Level: Kindergarten to 3rd Grades
Big Money FREE
Pretend you had $100, but you weren't allowed to keep it for yourself. You have to give it away to a charity or person. Who would you give the money to? What would you want the person to do with it? (creative writing; economics; character ed.)
Level: 2nd through 5th Grades
Cinderella had a Fairy Godmother who used magic to create a beautiful dress and glass slippers for her. Imagine that you just met your magical fairy godmother. What types of things does she do?
Level: 2nd through 4th Grades
This picture shows Goldilocks in a chair, with the three bears around her. Students write a short story to tell what's happening in the illustration.
Level: 2nd through 5th Grades
How did this cute little squirrel find this loaf of bread? And what will he do next?
Level: 2nd through 5th Grades
On this web, students will choose a topic and then write about how they observe the topic with their 5 senses.
Level: 2nd through 4th Grades
Describe your favorite season. Tell what you like to do during that season.
Level: Kindergarten to 5th Grades
This picture shows a fierce dragon presenting flowers to a lovely lady.
Level: 2nd through 5th Grades
Write a story about a bat who couldn't fly.
Level: Kindergarten to 5th Grades
This worksheet tells what a couplet is and includes space for students to write three couplets of their own.
Level: 2nd through 5th Grades
These two octopi are in love with each other. Write a Valentine's Day love story to describe the picture.
Level: 2nd through 5th Grades
Write about the wonderful smells, sights, sounds, and tastes of winter.
Level: 2nd through 4th Grades
This chaotic scene has dogs, cats, turtles, and birds.
Level: 2nd through 5th Grades
This boy is trick-or-treating during a snowstorm. Write a story to explain what's going on.
Level: 2nd through 5th Grades
Write a descriptive essay about a fun fact many people don't know about you.
Level: 2nd through 5th Grades
What is the world did Santa find in his bag!?! This one is a favorite with kids. Create a Christmas story to explain this unusual picture.
Level: 2nd through 5th Grades
On this graphic organizer, students write about the terrific things they smell, see, hear, feel, and taste on Easter morning.
Level: 2nd through 4th Grades
Write a paragraph or story on this festive candy cane writing paper.
Level: Kindergarten to 4th Grades
Why does a camel have humps? It's not to store water, but rather to store fat. Separate camel facts from fiction with this article.
Level: 3rd Grade
On no! The little mouse is being chased by a giant dreidel! Students can write a Hanukkah story to explain the cartoon.
Level: 2nd through 5th Grades
When a baby deer shows up in the backyard, Sarah wants to treat it like a pet, but when her mom tells her the dangers of interacting with wild animals, Sarah will have to find another way to remember her backyard visitor.
Level: 3rd Grade
Liam used to like going to school... but the the new school year means a new teacher, and Liam's been assigned to Mrs. Chompsky, the strictest teacher in the building.
Level: 3rd Grade
The real-life connector shows how events from the story are similar to events in the real world.
Level: 3rd and 4th Grades
Trina is determined to find a shark tooth before she leaves Myrtle Beach. She finds something that could be a tooth, but she's not positive. Will the mystery item be enough to satisfy her search?
Level: 3rd Grade
Imagine you could have any job at the football stadium. What would it be? (example: cheerleader, ticket taker, announcer, quarterback, coach, kicker)
Level: 2nd through 4th Grades
Kayla is worried about her first sleepover. She isn't a night person and is afraid her friends will make fun of her if she falls asleep first.
Level: 3rd Grade
