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Writing Prompts

Grade 3 · On-level practice · 6 questions · Version PG-8AKQPU-12PM

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1.Persuade your school to add one new club.
2.Tell a story in which a mistake leads to a discovery.
3.Describe a place without naming it; let a reader guess.
4.Invent a tool that solves an everyday problem.
5.Write a news report about an unusual school event.
6.Write instructions for a game you know.

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. Persuade your school to add one new club.Answers will vary.
  2. Tell a story in which a mistake leads to a discovery.Answers will vary.
  3. Describe a place without naming it; let a reader guess.Answers will vary.
  4. Invent a tool that solves an everyday problem.Answers will vary.
  5. Write a news report about an unusual school event.Answers will vary.
  6. Write instructions for a game you know.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.