Why use the five senses in writing?

Sense details let a reader see, hear, smell, taste and feel a place. Most children only write what they see, so the picnic page asks them to sort details by sense and then add a sound and a smell of their own.

What makes a verb strong?

A strong verb shows exactly how something happens. Kicked, raced or dove tells more than went or got (L.3.3.A). The soccer page has children pick the stronger verb, then use strong verbs in two sentences about another sport.

Is there an answer key for each worksheet?

Three of the four sheets have an answer key. The place description planner has no key, since each child describes their own kitchen or park.

What is the writing process in 3rd grade?

It is the set of steps writers use: plan, draft, revise, edit and share. CCSS W.3.5 asks 3rd graders to strengthen their writing with guidance from adults and peers by planning, revising and editing. These sheets give each step its own page, so a child can practice one step at a time.

What is the difference between revising and editing?

Revising changes what the writing says: adding details, putting events in order or cutting a sentence that does not belong. Editing fixes the rules: capital letters, commas, end marks and spelling. Revise first, since there is no point fixing commas in a sentence that may be cut.

How do I use the planning sheets with my child?

Talk the topic through first, then have your child fill the organizer with words and short phrases, not full sentences. The plan becomes the draft on lined paper. Keep the planner beside the draft so your child can check that every part made it in.

Do the 3rd grade writing process worksheets have answer keys?

18 of the 28 sheets have an answer key, including every revising and editing page. The 10 planners and open writing pages have no key, since each child writes about their own ideas. For those, check that every box is filled and the plan fits the topic.

3rd Grade Descriptive Language Worksheets

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

Written by Adi Ackerman, Head Teacher

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

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Choose Strong Verbs for a Soccer Game

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