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50 Creative 3rd Grade Writing Prompts (Free Printable!)

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Third grade is a huge transitional year in elementary school. Third grade writers have learned foundational concepts and skills and have had time to practice. Now they are developing more complex skills as they dig deeper, learn to make connections, and analyze the topics they write about. Here are 50 third grade writing prompts to help your students master and refine their writing skills.

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1. Tell about a special event in your life.

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2. What are you best at?

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3. What do you want to learn more about?

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4. I could never live without______.

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5. If you could go anyplace in the world, where would you go and why?

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6. Interview one of your parents or grandparents and ask them to tell you a story from their childhood. Share their story here.

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7. Describe one of your favorite book characters. Tell three things about their personality.

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8. Do you think third graders should have to do chores at home? Why or why not?

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9. What is something you would change about school if you could?

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10. Tell about a time you helped somebody.

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11. Tell about a time somebody helped you.

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12. Tell about a memorable “first” in your life. For example, the first time you ate a particular kind of food, the first time you met your teacher, etc.

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13. Describe step by step how to make a pizza.

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14. What does it mean to be a hero?

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15. I am afraid of _______ because_______.

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16. What is the difference between being polite and rude? Give three examples.

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17. What is the most important rule in the classroom?

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18. What are the three most important qualities you look for in a friend?

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19. Do you think kids should be assigned homework? Why or why not?

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20. Nature gives us many beautiful things—plants, animals, water, weather, stars and planets, etc. What is one of your favorite things in nature and why?

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21. If I were a spider, I’d _______.

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22. Three things that make me happy are ______.

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23. What is your favorite holiday and why?

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24. Tell about one of your family’s unique traditions.

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25. If you could have a pet, what would you choose? How would you take care of it?

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26. Write about a dream you recently had.

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27. Tell about a person that inspires you and why.

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28. Name five things you are thankful for and why you are thankful for them.

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29. What are ways you can be a good citizen?

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30. When you and a friend disagree, how do you work it out?

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31. What do you think the world will be like in one hundred years?

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32. What is your favorite type of weather? Why?

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33. What superpower do you wish you had? Why?

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34. What famous person would you like to meet? Why?

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35. In your opinion, which animal makes the best pet? Give three reasons for your answer.

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36. If someone gave you $100, how would you spend it?

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37. Should third graders have cell phones? Why or why not?

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38. If you could be an Olympic athlete, what sport would you participate in?

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39. Write about your “getting ready for school” routine.

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40. Write about your “getting ready for bed” routine.

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41. If you could travel through time like Jack and Annie in the Magic Tree House, where would you go?

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42. In your opinion, what does a perfect weekend look like?

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43. Write about the last time you felt really angry. What happened and how did it all work out?

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44. Pretend there was a special zoo where animals could talk. Which animal would you talk to and what are three questions you would ask?

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45. What is your favorite thing with wheels? Why?

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46. Tell the story of Goldilocks and the Three Bears from the point of view of Baby Bear.

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47. What do you think would grow if you planted a magic bean?

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48. Which would you rather be able to do—fly or read people’s minds? Why?

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49. Tell about an adult in your life that you admire.

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50. If you were traveling for a week and could only bring a backpack, what would you pack?

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Creative Writing worksheets for Grade 3 are an essential tool for teachers looking to inspire and develop the imaginative skills of their students. These worksheets provide a variety of engaging activities and prompts that encourage young minds to explore the realms of fiction writing, while also honing their reading and writing abilities. By incorporating these resources into their lesson plans, educators can help their Grade 3 students build a strong foundation in storytelling and narrative techniques. Additionally, these worksheets can be easily adapted to suit the needs of individual learners, ensuring that all students have the opportunity to excel in their creative pursuits. In summary, Creative Writing worksheets for Grade 3 are a valuable asset for teachers who want to foster a love of literature and writing in their students.

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Introducing a Topic: Telling a Story

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Fourth of July Writing Prompt: What Freedom Means to Me

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Haiku: Write Your Own!

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Addressing letters

Do you know your address? Your school's address? In this language arts worksheet, your children will practice addressing two postcards and writing and drawing information about themselves.

Baby animals!

What's a baby cat called? In this language arts worksheet, your child does some basic research to find and write the names of baby animals, then uses a thesaurus to find adjectives that mean very small.

Big, bigger, biggest (3rd grade)

See how we can change the amount expressed by an adjective! In this language arts worksheet, your child gets practice writing adjectives, their comparative form, and their superlative form, such as big, bigger, and biggest.

Building words

In this language arts worksheet, your child gets practice creating and spelling words by adding -s, -ing, and -ful.

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Is that the main clause or a subordinate clause? In this language arts worksheet, your child learns about main and subordinate clauses as parts of a sentence.

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Simple sentences can become compound sentences by adding a clause. In this writing worksheet, your child gets practice building and understanding simple, compound, and complex sentences.

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These compound words are mixed up — can you fix them? In this language arts worksheet, your child gets practice decoding erroneous compound words, correcting them, and writing accurate compound words.

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Conjunctions are words that join sentences. In this writing worksheet, your child gets practice combining two sentences into one using different conjunctions.

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Connectives are connecting words. In this language arts worksheet, your child gets practice combining two simple sentences into one compound sentence using joining words such as because and conjunctions such as and, but, so, and for.

Editing is an important step that follows writing. In this language arts worksheet, your child gets practice deleting extra or unneccessary words and then rewriting the new, shorter sentences.

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When your kids become third graders, their writing skills move from the mechanics of writing, towards learning how to express themselves. We have put together a huge list of creative writing prompts 3rd grade kids will love, to help your young writers improve their writing skills in a fun way!

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The best thing about giving your reluctant writers creative writing prompts is that the writing process doesn’t seem as daunting or overwhelming. When they can just write as a creative outlet, instead of worrying about perfect punctuation, they start to gain a deeper understanding of how stories can be created.

We encourage you to  bookmark this HSG Hub Resource page  in order to quickly grab a writing prompt printable as any additions or updates to our list will be shown here.  And because this resource page intentionally has a lot of content, we’ve added a table of contents to allow you to jump directly to the section you need:

What are Creative Writing Prompts?

Creative writing prompts are imaginative cues or ideas that inspire children to write creatively . These can be simple phrases, or a question designed to spark storytelling. Using writing prompts encourages your child to explore their creativity, develop writing skills, and express themselves through their words.

What are the benefits of writing prompts?

  • They allow your child to think creatively.
  • It takes the stress out of writing, and make writing fun and enjoyable.
  • Helps in practicing writing skills like grammar, vocabulary, and structure.
  • Improves handwriting and gives extra handwriting practice.
  • Encourages experimentation with a different variety of writing genres.
  • Fosters imaginative thinking and story telling abilities.
  • Boosts self confidence in your children.

Creative Writing Prompts for 3rd Grade Kids

Writing prompts are an excellent way to get elementary students excited about writing stories. Some of these third grade writing prompts will make your children stop and think which develops critical thinking skills. Other writing prompts are just down right silly and fun, which helps them to cut loose and express themselves.

We have broken these third grade writing prompts into categories. As you give your children the prompts, explain to them what genre and type of prompts they are. This will help them to better understand many different writing styles.

Descriptive Writing Prompts

Descriptive writing prompts are tools to help your child practice creating vivid, detailed scenes in their writing. They encourage writing about sensory details like sight, sound, smell, taste, and touch . Using these descriptive words will help your child develop the ability to paint a clear picture with their words.

1. You walk into an enchanted forest, describe what you can see, hear, touch, and smell. If there are magical creatures in this forest, explain what they look like.

2. Can you tell me about what your bedroom looks like? Explain what you can see when you walk into the door.

3. What does the house smell like when your mom is cooking your favorite food?

4. Describe your dream job. What would you do every day at that job, and where would you work at?

5. You have invented a brand new card game. Explain what the game looks like and what the rules of the game would be.

6. Describe how to make your favorite sandwich. What would you do first, and what does the sandwich look and taste like.

Personal Narrative Writing Prompts

Personal narrative writing prompts direct your child to write stories from their own life, focusing on personal experiences and feelings. They guide your child to share meaningful moments from their life , which encourages reflection and helps build storytelling skills.

7. Tell a story about the funniest thing that has happened to you.

8. What is the grossest thing you have ever eaten and why was it gross?

9. Write about a moment that made you happy, and why it made you so happy.

10. What is your favorite thing to do in the summer time?

11. What is your favorite food? If you had the choice, how many times a week would you eat it?

12. Who is your best friend and why do they mean so much to you?

13. If your shoes could talk, what would they have to say about where you have been?

Opinion Writing Prompts

Opinion writing prompts encourage your child to express their viewpoints on various topics. These prompts help them practice forming arguments, and articulating their thoughts clearly. This enhances their critical thinking, persuasive writing, and communication skills.

14. If you could be a famous person for the day who would you choose to be? Why did you choose that person? What would your day look like if you were that person?

15. What is the best candy? Explain why it is better than other candies.

16. Pancakes or waffles? Explain which one is better and why it is the best choice for breakfast.

17. Which is the best pet and why? Cats or Dogs?

18. What is your favorite book and why should everyone read this book? Who is your favorite character in the book and why are they your favorite?

19. Would you rather go to the beach or the mountains? Explain your choice.

20. Imagine you wake up to find you have been turned into your favorite animal.  What would you do and where would you go?

21. On a rainy day, would you rather be inside of your house or outside in the rain?

Story Starters

Story starters are writing prompts that provide the beginning of a story to inspire your child’s creative writing. They help jumpstart their imagination, giving them a starting point to develop their own plot, characters, and setting. These story starters will help build their creativity, storytelling skills and give them more confidence in their writing.

22. One day you wake up with a letter in the mail box. It tells you that there is a hidden treasure somewhere in your neighborhood. How are you going to find it?

23. You find yourself at the very top of a tree house in the woods. How did you get there and how are you going to get out?

24. Pretend you are writing the beginning of an adventure story, how would your story begin?

25. On a vacation to paradise, something unexpected happens. What happens on the way to your vacation?

26. You have just invented a time machine. Where will you take it? Did you choose the future or the past? What happened when you got there?

Emotion Writing Prompts

Emotion writing prompts encourage your child to explore and express feelings through writing. These writing prompts focus on emotions like happiness, anger, or sadness. It is a great way to help them understand and and express emotional experiences through writing.

27. If you could change one thing about yourself, what would it be? How would you feel with that new change?

28. Tell a story about a time that you felt sad. Why were you sad? What happened?

29. Describe your favorite memory of when you were little. What happened, and how did you feel during that moment?

30. If you and your best friend were laughing about something, what were you laughing about and why was it funny?

31. Write about a mistake you have made. What was the mistake, how did it make you feel and what did you learn from your mistake?

Informative Writing Prompts

Informative writing prompts guide your child to write clear and factual pieces about a specific topic. They help your children to learn how to explain a concept in a straightforward manner. This builds the skill of being able to explain knowledge and develop structured writing.

32. Choose a planet in our solar system and gather information about that planet and write about it.

33. Explain how cell phones work and what you can do with them, other than talking on the phone.

34. Write a review of your favorite movie. Why is it your favorite, and why should other people watch this movie with their family.

35. Explain in great detail how to make your bed. What do you do first, and what is the last thing you need to do to complete this task?

36. What is the life cycle of a butterfly? What happens first, and what happens last when a butterfly is made?

Fun Writing Prompts

Fun writing prompts are an excellent way to make writing enjoyable for reluctant writers. Kids love fun and humorous stories, and the chance to create their own. They inspire creativity and imaginative thinking, which makes writing more exciting and less daunting.

37. If you could be the parent for the day, what would your day look like and what would you do?

38. You are a superhero for the day? What would your outfit look like and what villain would you fight?

39. Pretend that you have an imaginary friend. What is their name and what do they look like?

40. Would you rather fly to outer space in a rocket ship, or be taken there by aliens?

41. Pretend you got trapped inside of a Walmart overnight. What would you do?

42. If you could design a video game, what type of video game would it be?

43. What would happen outside if it really started raining cats and dogs?

Animal Writing Prompts

Kids love animals, and giving them animal writing prompts is the best way to encourage them to write about what they love. These writing prompts are great for sparking your child’s interest in wildlife. They can help to build your child’s knowledge of zoology and wildlife while developing writing skills .

44. Pretend that you are in a forest and you come across a fork in the road. One path has a bear standing on it, the other path has a skunk. Which path would you choose and why?

45. Imagine you can communicate with your family dog, cat or other pet like Dr. Doolittle.  Write in your journal about the latest adventure you went on together.

46. If you could come across any wild animal in the jungle, and have a conversation with it, which animal would you choose?

47. Do you ever wonder what giraffes do all day?  Write a paragraph about a day in the life of a young giraffe.

48. Create a story about a lion cub and a hyena cub that become friends.  How do they become friends and how do they overcome the fact that their parents don’t like each other?

49. Write a story about a curious kangaroo joey who hops away from his mom to explore the Australian outback.  What exciting and/or scary things happen to him before his mom finds him again.

50. Imagine you are a penguin living in Antarctica.  What type of penguin would you want to be?  What adventures would you go on?

51. Draw a picture of a mysterious animal that only comes out at night.  Write a poem or story about what it does at night and what sound it might make.

52. Write a letter from a squirrel to a bird asking for flying lessons. Why would the squirrel want to learn to fly?  What could the squirrel teach the bird?

Are these Writing Prompts just for 3rd Graders? 

Writing prompts are normally introduced in the third grade when children are really beginning to learn how to write on their own. It is the foundational age, after they learn to read and write basic words that the story telling and creative writing process begins.

The majority of our writing prompts will work great for that age group. However, our writing prompts can be used for older elementary, middle school and even high school students depending on the student’s writing needs and skills.

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Are you ready to spark your third grader’s imagination and creativity? Look no further! In this blog post, we’ve compiled a list of 101 engaging creative writing prompts specifically tailored for 3rd graders. Whether your child loves to write about magical adventures, funny mishaps, or exciting discoveries, these prompts are sure to inspire them to express themselves through the power of storytelling. From whimsical prompts to thought-provoking scenarios, this comprehensive list is designed to encourage young writers to explore their creativity and develop their writing skills. Get ready to embark on a journey of imagination and storytelling with these 101 captivating creative writing prompts for 3rd grade!

Whether you are a parent looking for a fun activity to do with your third grader or you’re a teacher looking for a list of writing prompts for the year, you are in the right place! I love working with third graders as their imaginations are expanding and their ability to write out their thoughts is gaining experience. Use these fun and free note booking pages to to draw a picture and write a few sentences for each of the following prompts!

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Journal Creative Writing Prompts

Journal writing prompts are important in 3rd grade for several reasons. First, they help students develop their writing skills by providing them with a structured starting point for their creative expression. By responding to prompts, students can practice organizing their thoughts, using proper grammar and punctuation, and expanding their vocabulary.

Secondly, journal writing prompts encourage students to reflect on their experiences, thoughts, and emotions, fostering self-awareness and self-expression. This can be particularly beneficial for 3rd graders as they navigate through a period of significant cognitive and emotional development.

Additionally, journal writing prompts can serve as a tool for teachers to assess students’ writing abilities and monitor their progress over time. By reviewing students’ responses to prompts, teachers can identify areas for improvement and tailor their instruction to meet individual needs.

  • If you could have any superpower, what would it be and how would you use it?
  • If you could create a new magical land, what would it look like? What kind of creatures would you find there?
  • If you could meet a famous person, who would it be and what would you do together?
  • If you could invent a new holiday, what would it be and how would people celebrate it?
  • Describe a day in the life of your favorite book or movie character.
  • What is your favorite thing to do with your family and why?
  • If you could be any animal for a day, which animal would you choose and why?
  • Write a story about a talking animal who goes on an adventure.
  • What is something that makes you laugh really hard?
  • If you could visit any place in the world, where would you go and what would you do there?
  • Describe a time when you had to be really brave and how you handled the situation.

101 engaging creative writing prompts for third graders

Funny Creative Writing Prompts

By using humor as a catalyst for writing, students are more likely to feel motivated and enthusiastic about the writing process. This can help alleviate any potential anxiety or reluctance towards writing, making it a more enjoyable and rewarding experience for 3rd graders.

Also, funny writing prompts can inspire students to think outside the box and explore unconventional ideas, leading to more imaginative and entertaining compositions. This can help nurture a sense of playfulness and originality in young writers, fostering a positive attitude towards writing and self-expression.

  • Write a story about a day in the life of a silly superhero with unusual powers.
  • Imagine if animals could talk – what would your pet say to you?
  • Create a recipe for a birthday cake for your favorite pet.
  • Write a dialogue between two talking vegetables in a grocery store.
  • Describe a day in the life of a mischievous mouse causing chaos in a classroom.
  • Invent a new holiday where everyone has to wear silly hats and tell jokes all day.
  • Write a story about a talking animal who tries to learn how to dance.
  • Describe a world where everything is made of candy – what would happen?
  • If you could have a pet dinosaur, what funny things do you think it would do?
  • Create a comic strip about a group of wacky aliens visiting Earth for the first time.

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Narrative essay writing prompts.

Narrative essay writing prompts provide young students with an opportunity to develop their storytelling skills by crafting narratives based on their own experiences and imaginations. This process allows 3rd graders to practice organizing their thoughts, using descriptive language, and creating engaging storylines, which are essential elements of narrative writing.

  • If your shoes could talk, what would they say?
  • Describe a special day when you discovered a hidden treasure in your backyard.
  • Tell a story about a time when you had to solve a mystery or a puzzle.
  • If you were given 100 oranges what would you do with them?
  • Describe a memorable family vacation and the exciting things you did.
  • Tell a story about a time when you overcame a fear and felt really brave.
  • Write about a day when you found a secret passage to a mysterious place.
  • Describe a time when you had a funny mishap or a silly misunderstanding.
  • Tell a story about a time when you made a new friend and had a great adventure together.
  • If one day you woke up and could fly, where would you go? What would you do?

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Fiction Writing Prompts

By engaging with fiction writing prompts, students can explore a wide range of imaginative scenarios, characters, and settings, allowing them to expand their creative thinking and storytelling abilities. Also, fiction writing prompts provide an opportunity for 3rd graders to develop their language skills, vocabulary, and descriptive abilities as they bring fictional worlds and characters to life through their writing.

  • What story does a camera want to tell the world?
  • A princess is trapped in a castle that is guarded by a beast. Instead of waiting for her prince charming to save her, she uses the resources and tools from inside the castle to build her escape plan. What all would she use and how? Write her escape story.
  • ‘There was a knock on the door. I opened it and saw a cat sitting there and,….’. Finish the story.
  • You had a chance to take over your father’s job for a day. Write a story narrating all your day’s events.
  • ‘On a vacation to paradise, something unexpected happens.’ Continue with the story.
  • There was a butterfly in Ohio who needed to earn the colors for herself. She could only earn five colors for herself. What would she do to earn colors, and how?
  • One day, you woke up and realize that you have a magic pen next to you. Narrate the events that followed it.
  • Imagine you get to choose how you would want to live your next 50 years. What would you choose? Who will be the people with you?
  • Your balloon just blew away! Write the story from the balloon’s perspective.
  • You ate a brownie, and now you are 20 feet tall. What do you do next?

Poetry Writing Prompts

Poetry writing prompts are valuable for 3rd graders as they encourage creativity, self-expression, and language exploration. By engaging with poetry writing prompts, students have the opportunity to experiment with language, rhythm, and imagery, fostering a deeper appreciation for the beauty and power of words.

  • Write a poem about your favorite season and all the things you love about it.
  • Create a poem about a magical creature you imagine living in a hidden forest.
  • Write a poem about your best friend and all the fun adventures you have together.
  • Describe a day at the beach through a poem, capturing the sounds, sights, and feelings.
  • Imagine a world made of candy and write a sweet poem about it with a maximum of 30 words.
  • Write a poem about the colors of the rainbow and what each color makes you think of.
  • Create a poem about a funny dream you had that made you laugh.
  • Describe a rainy day in a poem and how it makes you feel.
  • Write a poem about your favorite animal and why you love it.
  • “Dear Friend…” write a poem to a friend about what you like about them.

Informative Essay Writing Prompts

Informative essay writing prompts are valuable for 3rd graders as they encourage critical thinking, research skills, and the development of clear and organized writing. By engaging with informative essay prompts, students have the opportunity to explore and present factual information on a given topic, fostering their ability to conduct research and communicate knowledge effectively.

  • Explain how plants grow and what they need to thrive.
  • Describe the life cycle of a butterfly and the stages it goes through.
  • Write about the importance of recycling and how it helps the environment.
  • Explain the different types of weather and how they affect our daily lives.
  • Describe what daily habits you do to take care of yourself each day.
  • Explain the concept of telling time and how to read a clock.
  • Write about the different habitats where animals live and how they adapt to their surroundings.
  • Describe the water cycle and how it helps sustain life on Earth.
  • Explain the importance of good manners and how they make a positive impact on others.
  • Write about the different types of community helpers and the roles they play in our society.

Opinion Creative Writing Prompts

Opinion creative writing prompts are valuable for 3rd graders as they encourage critical thinking, persuasive communication, and the development of individual perspectives. By engaging with opinion writing prompts, students have the opportunity to express their thoughts, beliefs, and preferences on various topics, fostering their ability to articulate and defend their opinions in a structured and convincing manner.

  • Do you think students should have homework? Why or why not?
  • Should kids be allowed to have a pet? Why or why not?
  • Do you think it’s important to eat healthy food? Why or why not?
  • Should kids be allowed to have a cell phone? Why or why not?
  • Do you think it’s better to be the oldest, middle, or youngest child in a family? Why?
  • Should students have to wear school uniforms? Why or why not?
  • Do you think it’s important to be kind to others? Why or why not?
  • Should kids be allowed to watch TV all day? Why or why not?
  • Do you think it’s important to protect the environment? Why or why not?
  • Should kids be allowed to have a later bedtime? Why or why not?

Animal Creative Writing Prompts for 3rd Graders

Animal Creative Writing Prompts

Animal creative writing prompts are valuable for 3rd graders as they encourage imagination, empathy, and language exploration. By engaging with animal creative writing prompts, students have the opportunity to explore the natural world, develop characters, and create stories that incorporate animals as central figures, fostering their creativity and storytelling abilities. Also, animal creative writing prompts provide a platform for 3rd graders to develop empathy and understanding for animals as they imagine themselves in the roles of different creatures. This process can help students develop a greater appreciation for the diversity of life on Earth and the importance of empathy towards other living beings.

  • Write a story from the perspective of a mischievous monkey swinging through the jungle.
  • Imagine you are a dolphin exploring the ocean – describe your underwater adventures.
  • Create a tale about a brave lion leading a group of animals on a daring rescue mission.
  • Write a story about a curious cat who discovers a magical secret in the neighborhood.
  • Imagine you are a bird flying high in the sky – describe the sights and sounds you encounter.
  • Create a story about a friendly bear who helps lost animals find their way home in the forest.
  • Write a tale about a clever fox outsmarting other animals in the woods.
  • Imagine you are a playful puppy at a pet show – describe the fun and excitement of the event.
  • Create a story about a group of animals working together to solve a problem in the wild.
  • Write a tale about a baby elephant’s first adventure away from the herd.

Descriptive Creative Writing Prompts

Descriptive creative writing prompts are valuable for 3rd graders as they encourage the development of vivid language, sensory details, and observational skills. By engaging with descriptive writing prompts, students have the opportunity to practice using descriptive language to paint rich and detailed pictures with words, fostering their ability to create engaging and immersive narratives.

Additionally, descriptive writing prompts provide a platform for 3rd graders to develop their powers of observation and attention to detail as they describe scenes, objects, or experiences. This process helps students learn to notice and appreciate the nuances of the world around them, contributing to their overall awareness and mindfulness.

  • Describe your favorite place in the world and why it’s so special to you.
  • Write a detailed description of a magical garden filled with colorful flowers and friendly animals.
  • Describe a day at the beach, capturing the sounds, smells, and feelings of the seaside.
  • Imagine a world made of candy and describe what it looks, smells, and tastes like.
  • Write a detailed description of a mysterious cave and the adventures that await inside.
  • Describe a rainy day, capturing the sights and sounds of the rain and how it makes you feel.
  • Imagine a day in a bustling city and describe the sights, sounds, and energy of urban life.
  • Write a detailed description of a magical forest and the creatures that live within it.
  • Describe a delicious feast fit for a king, including all the mouthwatering dishes and desserts.
  • Imagine a day in a winter wonderland and describe the beauty of the snowy landscape and the fun activities you would do.

Emotional Creative Writing Prompts

Emotional creative writing prompts can help 3rd graders develop their language skills and vocabulary as they seek to convey a wide range of emotions through their writing. This can contribute to their ability to express themselves with depth and nuance, enhancing their overall language proficiency and literacy development. This also can foster a sense of self awareness and emotional intelligence in a creative space.

  • Write a story about a time when you felt really proud of yourself and what you accomplished.
  • Imagine a day when you felt very happy and write about all the things that made you smile.
  • Create a story about a time when you felt scared but found the courage to overcome your fear.
  • Write about a time when you felt really sad and how you found comfort and support.
  • Imagine a day when you felt very excited and write about the thrilling adventures that followed.
  • Create a story about a time when you felt very angry and how you managed to calm down and find a solution.
  • When I make a mistake I… (Finish the story)
  • Imagine a day when you felt very surprised and write about the unexpected events that unfolded.
  • Create a story about a time when you felt very curious and eager to learn something new.
  • Write about a time when you felt very loved and describe the heartwarming moments that made you feel special.

Overall I feel that these 101 creative writing prompts for 3rd graders is a great place to start allowing you minds speak for themselves as they are developing an awareness to the world around them and their contribution to it.

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Only 22% of students aged 8 to 11 years old write something daily outside of school (Source: Literacy Trust, 2018 ). To encourage more students to write for pleasure, we have created this list of 9 fun 3rd-grade writing activities for your students. 

In the third grade, students are just beginning to express themselves through writing. The typical third grader will know how to string a couple of sentences together and even write with some humour and style. But one common problem with students this age is that they get bored. And when they get bored, they start seeing writing as a chore or another piece of homework that needs to be done on time. 

As teachers, we should encourage our students to write for pleasure through a range of fun writing activities. This means writing because they love writing and not because your students are being told to write for a school project. We hope these creative writing activities for third students can help them see the importance and fun they can gain from writing. 

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This is a really quick and simple writing activity to encourage your students to write daily . Simply ask them to collect some photos from magazines or the internet. Alternatively, you could provide your students with a set of random image prompts . And every day they can stick an image or two into their notebook with a short caption to describe the image. 

This introduces your students into daily writing without too much pressure on what to write and how to write it. They can write a 10 word caption or 100 words depending on their mood and available time. The key here is to give them the freedom to write anything they like about whatever that interests them. This way they can experience the relaxing and fun side of writing.

The finish the story game is a fun way to collaboratively write a story with your friends or classmates. The basic idea of this game is that one player starts the story off with a short sentence and then the other players continue the story using their own words. By the time you reach the end of the game, you should have a complete story from beginning to end written collaboratively between all the players involved. 

The story can be as weird and as wonderful as you like as the players are in charge. For more tips and ideas on how to play this game, read our post dedicated to the finish the story game . 

For most kids, especially visual learners drawing is much more fun compared to writing. To cater to the needs of these students, storyboarding is a brilliant activity. Storyboarding utilizes a range of skills, including creativity, organisational skills and writing. Not to mention it is a great way to plan your stories out, from beginning to end!

There are three ways you can use storyboarding to encourage students to write. The first way is that you provide a completed storyboard with all the images already drawn in. Here the student has to write their own description or caption to the image. This method is great for students who lack inspiration or just don’t like drawing.

The second method is dedicated to those students that just lack inspiration. Here you can give them a partially completed storyboard. Where the first one or two frames will be completed for them. Here the students’ job is to basically finish the storyboard off with their own drawings and words.

>And the final way involves using completely blank storyboard templates where the student can draw and write their own words entirely. This gives students the freedom to write about anything they like. This could be a story about a footballer or a storyboard for a video game idea. This final method is great if your students already have an idea in mind for a story!

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Journaling has never meant to be perfect. Even as adults, we scribble quick thoughts into our journal without second-thinking our grammar or spelling. And for this reason, your students should also be encouraged to keep a journal at a young age. In particular, one type of journal which works best for third graders is an ideas journal . Here they can keep note of everything that inspires them daily. This could be a newspaper article, a certain photograph or even a quick doodle. 

Eventually, the ideas journal should become your student’s number one source of inspiration when it comes to writing stories. They should be able to look back and see their ideas from months ago and keep track of how they have developed over time. The freedom that journalling gives students will show them the fun and easy side of writing, which often gets missed in classrooms. 

When all else fails, encourage the love of writing through arts and crafts. Get your students to create their own paper finger puppets based on their favourite movie, TV show or even their imagination. Once the paper puppets are created you can hold your very own paper theatre shows in the classroom or at home! Students can write their own scripts and then using their puppets act out a scene. This is not only a fun arts and crafts activity, but it is also a fun way to encourage your kids to see the creative side of writing. 

You students could even create a whole set of paper puppets, with paper scenery and props – Which can all be kept safely in a shoebox. So whenever they are bored they can get their puppets out and hold their paper theatre shows monthly or weekly!

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Forget about writing for a moment and just get your students to imagine something new. Ask them to draw a monster. Any monster they like and anything that comes to mind. Once finished drawing they can write a description to describe their monster. Here is where you can go into great detail. Ask your students to think about what the monster eats, what it dislikes, likes, it’s interests, where it’s from and so on. Once done, your students could have written over 100 words without even knowing it!

Another idea to make this writing activity collaborative is to ask your students to share their monsters with the person next to them. Then that person can write their own description of a monster drawn by someone else. This not only encourages teamwork but also improves the creative thinking skills of your students. 

We’re sure that every one of your students loves listening to music. And now it is their chance to write some funky lyrics of their own. Simply ask your students to think of their favourite singer or band. Then give them the task of writing their own song lyrics for those people. If your students are a fan of Ed Sheeran, then just imagine that Ed himself has asked the students to write him some new song lyrics for his next album. 

Writing song lyrics is a form of poetry . Whether it’s a rap or an emotional ballad, your students can learn so much from writing their own songs. And if your students are feeling brave enough, they even perform their song in front of the class!

Comics are the all-time favourite for creative students. And more importantly writing comics involves a good level of dialogue skills, as well as creativity and imagination. And with superheroes being a popular thing in today’s culture, creating comic strips should be a fun task for all of your students. Of course not all comic strips or books are about superheroes, but it is a good place to start. 

If you’re planning on adding comic strips to your lesson plans, you should take a look at our blog post on creating your comic strips and comic books . 

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How-to guides do sound like a normal, typical writing activity in the classroom. But our way of writing how-to guides is much more fun for your students. Instead of assigning the topic of the guide, ask your students to come up with their own topic. Your students should think about all the things they are good at and decide on which one they should write a guide about. 

For example, if a student is really good at playing Minecraft, then they could write a guide on how to build a treehouse in Minecraft. Alternatively if one of your students owns a pet, they could write a guide on how they take care of that pet at home. The key here is to focus on the interests of your students and not to force your own topics onto them. This will help them see the real importance of writing in their daily lives and even encourage them to continue writing outside of school time. 

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Third grade is the perfect time to show your students the importance of writing in their daily lives. This means showing them the creative and fun side of writing, as well as the more formal, essay-style format of writing. A mix of fun with strict guidelines can reinforce the love of writing in kids and get them to see the true beauty that creative writing can offer.

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Marty the wizard is the master of Imagine Forest. When he's not reading a ton of books or writing some of his own tales, he loves to be surrounded by the magical creatures that live in Imagine Forest. While living in his tree house he has devoted his time to helping children around the world with their writing skills and creativity.

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