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3rd grade writing curriculum: every topic, in teaching order

All 8 topics in 3rd grade writing, in teaching order, each with the standard it addresses. Free printable sample, and 960 questions in the full workbook.

8 topics960 questions202 printed pagesAges 8–9

What a 3rd grade student covers in English & Writing

In teaching order. Each line is one topic, its one-line summary, and the standard it addresses.

  1. Parts of speech and their jobsExplain the function of nouns, pronouns, verbs, adjectives and adverbs in sentencesL.3.1a
  2. Making subjects and verbs agreeEnsure subject-verb and pronoun-antecedent agreementL.3.1f
  3. Punctuating dialogueUse commas and quotation marks in dialogueL.3.2c
  4. Prefixes and suffixes change meaningDetermine the meaning of a new word formed when a known affix is added to a known wordL.3.4b
  5. Writing an opinion pieceState an opinion, give reasons, use linking words like because and therefore, and write a conclusionW.3.1
  6. Writing to informIntroduce a topic, group related facts, use linking words and end with a concluding statementW.3.2
  7. Writing a short storyEstablish a situation and characters, use dialogue and description, sequence events and give closureW.3.3
  8. Prepared discussions about a textCome prepared with notes, follow discussion rules, ask clarifying questions and link comments to othersSL.3.1

Each topic names the standard it addresses. That alignment is UpOnly Learning's own reading of the published standards; the people who own those standards do not review or endorse what we publish, and standards change.

What one lesson contains

Every topic in every subject follows the same five steps, then an answer key. Nothing changes between subjects, so a student always knows what comes next.

  1. Quick CheckQuestions before you teach, to show what the student already knows. A high score means you can move faster.
  2. Learn ItKey words, step-by-step teaching with lines you can read aloud, worked examples, and the mistakes to watch for.
  3. We Do It TogetherQuestions you work through side by side. The answer and the reason it is the answer are printed right after each question.
  4. You TryThe student works alone. Do a page a day, or as many as the student needs.
  5. Show What You KnowNew questions at the end. Compare the score with the Quick Check to see the change.
  6. Answer KeyEvery question has its answer and a short explanation, at the end of each topic, so a student can work without peeking.

What is in the printable workbook

8 topics, 960 questions and 202 printed pages, with the answer key included.

$9.99 as a PDF you print at home, as many copies as you need for your own household.

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One full topic — Parts of speech and their jobs — as a printable PDF. No payment.

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Every grade of English & Writing

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Questions parents ask

How many topics are in 3rd grade English & Writing?

8. They are listed above in teaching order, each with its one-line summary and the standard it addresses.

What does one lesson look like?

Five steps — Quick Check, Learn It, We Do It Together, You Try, Show What You Know — and then an answer key with a short explanation for every question.

Is the sample really free?

Yes. One full topic — Parts of speech and their jobs — as a printable PDF, with the answer key. No payment and no card.

Do you publish grades above 5?

UpOnly Learning publishes kindergarten through grade 5. Nothing above grade 5 is available.