Describing Rural, Suburban, and Urban Communities

Identify and describe different types of communities with this writing worksheet! Students will look at each scene, then determine whether it shows a rural, suburban, or urban community. Then, learners are asked to explain their reasoning, using at least two clues from the image.

Created for third and fourth graders, this writing activity will allow students to apply their knowledge of rural, suburban, and urban communities. Learners will also practice explaining their reasoning using evidence, which is a vital skill for students to develop.

Keep learning with Compare and Contrast Rural and Urban Communities. For more writing practice, check out Rural, Suburban, and Urban: Writing About Communities.