3rd Grade Writing Curriculum and Standards Covered in the 2021-2022 School Year:

Writing Process:

Prewrite, Drafting, Editing, Revising, Publish

This is the first skill we learn in writing and use the process for the entire school year.

Four Writing Styles:

Narrative Writing-

A narrative is a story. The term can be used as a noun or an adjective. As a noun, narrative refers to the story being told. It is the account of events, experiences, and details. It also refers to the storytelling process. As an adjective, it describes the form or style of the story being told.

Examples of narrative writing: novels, creative nonfiction stories, screenplays, mythology

Opinion/Persuasive Writing-

As the name implies, this writing style sets out to share the author's perspective and/or win its audience over to a certain point of view. It builds an argument by presenting evidence and justifications to back up an opinion. This may lead to a call to action: Vote for this candidate, buy this product, support this cause, etc.

Examples of opinion/persuasive writing: academic papers, opinion, and editorial writings, advertisements, product reviews and cover letters or letters of recommendation.

Expository/Informational Writing-March & April

Expository writing is long on facts and short on storytelling and literary flourishes. It can inform or instruct readers about a subject, but in its purest form, it’s not out to change anyone’s mind.

Examples of Expository/Informational Writing: news articles, textbooks, research reports, instructional manuals and cookbooks.

Descriptive Writing-May & June

Descriptive writing is, well, just that. It may be actual poetry, or simply poetic, often using metaphors, as well as adjectives, adverbs, and language that activates the reader’s senses. It also zooms in to appreciate minute details.

Examples of Descriptive Writing: poetry, diary entry, nature writing or within a longer piece of writing.

May & June writing projects

-Mother's Day/Father's Day writing

-Poetry

-Talk a Walk descriptive writing paragraph