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Writing Prompts

Grade 3 · Building confidence · 6 questions · Version PG-13FBDCE-J2U1

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1.Describe how a character changes after facing a challenge.
2.Write a news report about an unusual school event.
3.Explain one way to reduce waste at school.
4.Explain the water cycle to a younger student.
5.Persuade your school to add one new club.
6.Compare learning from a book and from a video.

Answers and teaching notes

Use the answers to check the work after the learner finishes. For writing prompts, the guide describes what a strong response should include.

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  1. Describe how a character changes after facing a challenge.Answers will vary.
  2. Write a news report about an unusual school event.Answers will vary.
  3. Explain one way to reduce waste at school.Answers will vary.
  4. Explain the water cycle to a younger student.Answers will vary.
  5. Persuade your school to add one new club.Answers will vary.
  6. Compare learning from a book and from a video.Answers will vary.

Worked example

Plan a beginning, supporting details, and a clear ending.

Common mistake

Starting before deciding the main idea.

Helpful hint

Jot down three details before writing.