Third Grade Writing

Writing Prompts

PSSA Writing Prompts

Unit 2 Writing Prompts

Unit 3 Writing Prompts

Unit 4 Writing Prompts

Types of Writing

• Write for a variety of reasons, using narrative, descriptive, persuasive, and expository forms.

Quality of Writing

• Write a well-developed, organized piece using content and style, which is appropriate for the topic.

• Use revising and editing skills to improve mechanics, grammar, and spelling.

• Present and/or defend handwritten work for publication.

Speaking and Listening

• Listen carefully and critically to oral reading, discussions, and spoken messages.

• Speak for various purposes using relevant skills.

• Utilize and respond to media in a variety of ways.

Characteristics and Functions of the English Language

• Identify words form other languages that are commonly used English words.

Research

• Locate information using appropriate sources to research a selected topic.