How is a fable different from other stories?

A fable is a short animal story that teaches a lesson, called the moral. The Fox Who Could Not Sleep has students plan two animal characters, a problem, an ending and a one sentence moral.

How do I help my child show a character's traits?

Instead of saying the pet is curious, have your child write what the pet does, like sniffing every shoe in the house. A Pet From Outer Space asks for three traits shown through actions.

Is there an answer key?

No. Every story is different. Use the checklist at the bottom of page two to see whether the draft includes each part from the plan.

How many 3rd Grade story writing worksheets are there?

24 printable worksheets, all free to preview. Downloads are included with a ClassWeekly free trial, and every page prints on standard 8.5 x 11 paper.

What age are story writing worksheets for?

These are written for 3rd Grade students, roughly ages 8-9. Many teachers also use them a grade up for review or a grade down as an extension, so use the preview to judge the fit for a particular child.

Are these story writing worksheets aligned to Common Core?

Yes. Each one shows the Common Core code it covers on its own page, so you can check the alignment yourself rather than taking our word for it.

Can I use these story writing worksheets for homeschool?

Yes. Nothing here assumes a classroom of 25, so they work the same one-to-one at the kitchen table as they do in a 3rd Grade classroom, a learning center, or a tutoring session.

3rd Grade Story Writing Worksheets

Ages 8-9 · Free previews · Print-ready PDFs

Written by Adi Ackerman, Head Teacher

Free printable story writing worksheets for 3rd grade students (Ages 8-9). Aligned to Common Core standards. Ready to print.

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