What are editing marks?

Editing marks are small symbols that show a fix without rewriting the page, such as marks for a capital letter, a lowercase letter, a cut and an addition. The letter page teaches these marks before children use them.

What is a run on sentence?

A run on sentence is two or more sentences joined with no end mark, like We went to the lake we swam all day. The diary entry page has children split run ons with a period and a capital letter, then rewrite two of them.

Is there an answer key for each worksheet?

Yes. All seven editing sheets have an answer key.

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 Editing Worksheets

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

Written by Adi Ackerman, Head Teacher

GradeGrades 4 & 3

TopicWriting Process

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Frequently Asked Questions

Capital letters for names, places and the start of sentences, end marks, commas in lists, and the spelling of common words (L.3.2). Children also check that each sentence is complete and not two sentences run together.

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