Nonfiction Writing, Grade 3

Common Core Top Pick for Writing

• Text Types and Purposes
• Production and Distribution of Writing

Focused instruction on important nonfiction writing forms!

Help your grade 3 students practice nonfiction writing skills with guided instruction using the models and activities in Nonfiction Writing, Grade 3.

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17 units cover the following nonfiction writing skills:

Basics of Nonfiction Writing

• Writing a Paragraph -Â Writing a Topic Sentence, Adding Good Details
• Writing to Show Sequence -Â Sequencing Events, Using Order Words and Phrases
• Writing to Show Cause and Effect -Â Identifying Causes and Effects, Using Cause-and-Effect Signal Words, Adding Details
• Writing to Compare and Contrast -Â Making a Venn Diagram, Using Signal Words, Writing Transition Sentences, Organizing Your Writing

Expository Writing

• Writing a Summary -Â Marking Up an Article, Retelling in Your Own Words, Organizing a Summary
• Writing a Descriptive Paragraph -Â Writing a Topic Sentence; Adding Sensory Details; Showing, Not Telling; Expanding Sentences
• Writing a Biography -Â Finding Important Facts, Choosing Good Details, Writing a Good Beginning, Organizing a Biography
• Writing How-to Instructions -Â Writing an Introduction, Giving Clear Directions, Organizing Instructions
• Writing a News Article -Â Answering the 5Ws and H, Writing Good Leads, Organizing a News Article
• Writing a Response to Literature -Â Understanding the Prompt, Writing a Topic Sentence, Marking Up the Story, Using Details from the Story
• Writing a Research Report -Â Thinking of Questions, Finding Information, Taking Notes, Writing an Outline, Using an Outline to Write, Writing a Topic Sentence, Quoting Sources, Removing Unimportant Details, Listing Sources

Persuasive Writing

• Writing a Persuasive Paragraph -Â Writing a Topic Sentence, Using Persuasive Language, Giving Reasons, Writing a Conclusion
• Writing a Persuasive Letter -Â Writing an Opinion Statement, Writing for Your Audience, Giving Specific Reasons, Organizing Your Letter
• Writing a Review -Â Telling Important Information, Giving Opinions and Reasons, Writing an Ending

Narrative Writing

• Writing a Personal Narrative -Â Choosing a Specific Topic, Adding Sensory Details, Adding Thoughts and Feelings, Organizing Details
• Writing a Friendly Letter -Â Writing for Your Audience, Adding Details, Sharing Thoughts and Feelings
• Writing Creative Nonfiction -Â Writing a Creative First Sentence, Adding Sensory Details, Using Similes and Metaphors