3rd Grade Narrative Writing Resources

Penmanship Practice: Cursive

This workbook focuses on penmanship practice. In the process, she’ll also get a head start on composition by using her new handwriting skills to write short stories and paragraphs.

3rd grade

Reading & Writing

Workbook

Reading Skills: Sentences to Stories

Workbook

Reading Skills: Sentences to Stories

The reading and writing practice in this workbook will get kids thinking about all the different parts that go into a good story, like vocabulary, structure and sequencing.

3rd grade

Reading & Writing

Workbook

Complete the Table: Narrative Elements

Worksheet

Complete the Table: Narrative Elements

Readers will reinforce their understanding of key narrative features in this writing exercise.

3rd grade

Reading & Writing

Worksheet

Narrative Writing

Workbook

Narrative Writing

Prepare for a world of writing with this packet of exercises, tools and tips. Students learn a few ways to spice up writing, like sensory words, action verbs, supporting details, and point of view.

3rd grade

Reading & Writing

Workbook

Narrative Writing Prompt

Worksheet

Narrative Writing Prompt

Kids practice narrative writing with this personal prompt.

3rd grade

Reading & Writing

Worksheet

What is a Narrative? Kinds of Narratives

Worksheet

What is a Narrative? Kinds of Narratives

In this worksheet, learners come to better understand the different kinds of narratives, and how they are similar and different, by creating a map of narrative genres.

3rd grade

Reading & Writing

Worksheet

Write a Personal Narrative Story

Worksheet

Write a Personal Narrative Story

This worksheet template guides children through the pre-writing and writing process, helping them to organize their thoughts before they write.

3rd grade

Reading & Writing

Worksheet

Topic Sentence

Worksheet

Topic Sentence

Children practice identifying and writing a topic sentence, supporting sentences, and a conclusion in this narrative writing worksheet.

3rd grade

Reading & Writing

Worksheet

Narrative Poetry

Worksheet

Narrative Poetry

Help your child learn to navigate narrative poetry, then write their own poem, in this super-fun narrative poetry worksheet.

3rd grade

Reading & Writing

Worksheet

Third Grade Fall Review Packet - Week 3

Workbook

Third Grade Fall Review Packet - Week 3

Week 3 of our Third Grade Fall Review Packet features five more days of learning activities designed to prepare students for their third grade year.

3rd grade

Reading & Writing

Workbook

Wacky Writing Prompts

Workbook

Wacky Writing Prompts

Writing doesn't have to be a bore! Inspire reluctant writers to use their imaginations for storytelling. Colorful pictures can spark creativity in kids and help them strengthen descriptive writing.

3rd grade

Reading & Writing

Workbook

Writing Personal Narratives: Watermelon Graphic Organizer

Worksheet

Writing Personal Narratives: Watermelon Graphic Organizer

Children use a watermelon graphic organizer to craft a personal narrative with this fun template!

3rd grade

Reading & Writing

Worksheet

Animal Antics

Workbook

Animal Antics

Embark on a worldwide animal safari with this nature-lover's workbook! Learn about animal habitats, endangered species and more, all while honing reading comprehension skills.

3rd grade

Science

Workbook

Personal Narrative Writing

Workbook

Personal Narrative Writing

Personal narrative writing is all about you—the writer! Kids will enjoy writing about themselves, from personal experiences and to feelings and emotions. Plus, they'll learn how to map a story.

3rd grade

Reading & Writing

Workbook

Journal Writing Task Cards #1

Worksheet

Journal Writing Task Cards #1

Use these 24 cards for daily writing exercises, or hand them out to encourage variety in writing!

3rd grade

Reading & Writing

Worksheet

Scary Fairy Tales

Workbook

Scary Fairy Tales

Practice reading comprehension with a wide variety of world tales, some famous and some little-known. The book shines a light on supernatural stories, monstrous myths, and terrifying true-life tales.

3rd grade

Reading & Writing

Workbook

Interesting Introductions

Lesson Plan

Interesting Introductions

Teach young authors how to "hook" readers with this hands-on lesson. By examining novels and developing their own introductions, students will be able to hone their writing skills.

3rd grade

Reading & Writing

Lesson Plan

Casey at the Bat

Workbook

Casey at the Bat

Practice reading, writing, and understanding poetry with the help of the Mudville Nine by exploring the classic poem, "Casey at the Bat."

3rd grade

Reading & Writing

Workbook

Creepy Creatures

Workbook

Creepy Creatures

Dig into some of the most famous myths and legends across the country. This nonfiction comprehension workbook is complete with writing activities, fill-in-the-blanks, and drawing pages.

3rd grade

Reading & Writing

Workbook

Make Your Own Comic Book #1

Worksheet

Make Your Own Comic Book #1

Kapow! Wham! Creative writing can be daunting for some kids, but it doesn't have to be! Help excite and inspire your reluctant writers with this fun comic book template.

3rd grade

Reading & Writing

Worksheet

Personal Narrative Problem & Solution

Worksheet

Personal Narrative Problem & Solution

Students can start a personal narrative with a clear problem and solution by using this activity to organize their story. This handy graphic organizer will have students consider various aspects of their problem and solution, and how it made them feel.

3rd grade

Reading & Writing

Worksheet

April Fools' Fun

Workbook

April Fools' Fun

Here's an arsenal of April Fools' Day fodder! Kids will be armed with facts, pranks and puzzles. Plus, they'll be tickled by goofy writing prompts, silly word problems and wacky reading comprehension.

3rd grade

Reading & Writing

Workbook