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📖 Free Grade 3 English Worksheets

50 free, printable grade 3 English language arts worksheets aligned to the Common Core State Standards — reading, writing, grammar, vocabulary, speaking and listening.

Grade 3 (ages 8–9)Common Core aligned50 printablesanswer keys

📖 Reading Literature📰 Reading Informational Text🔍 Craft & Structure🔤 Foundational Skills✍️ Opinion Writing🗂️ Informative Writing📚 Narrative Writing✏️ Grammar & Conventions📘 Vocabulary🎤 Speaking, Listening & Research

📖 Reading Literature

Standard: RL.3.1–3: Key ideas and details in literature

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Reading Literature: The Kite That Would Not Fly (Grade 3)

Key ideas and details in literature · Grade 3

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Reading Literature: The New Girl (Grade 3)

Key ideas and details in literature · Grade 3

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Reading Literature: Grandpa’s Garden (Grade 3)

Key ideas and details in literature · Grade 3

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Reading Literature: The Fox and the Stork (Grade 3)

Key ideas and details in literature · Grade 3

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Reading Literature: Storm Night (Grade 3)

Key ideas and details in literature · Grade 3

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📰 Reading Informational Text

Standard: RI.3.1–3: Key ideas and details in informational text

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Reading Informational Text: Honeybees Work as a Team (Grade 3)

Key ideas and details in informational text · Grade 3

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Reading Informational Text: How Volcanoes Form (Grade 3)

Key ideas and details in informational text · Grade 3

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Reading Informational Text: The First Libraries (Grade 3)

Key ideas and details in informational text · Grade 3

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Reading Informational Text: Why Leaves Change Color (Grade 3)

Key ideas and details in informational text · Grade 3

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Reading Informational Text: Service Dogs (Grade 3)

Key ideas and details in informational text · Grade 3

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🔍 Craft & Structure

Standard: RL/RI.3.4–6: Word choice, structure and point of view

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Craft & Structure: Literature: The Kite That Would Not Fly (Grade 3)

Word choice, structure and point of view · Grade 3

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Craft & Structure: Informational: How Volcanoes Form (Grade 3)

Word choice, structure and point of view · Grade 3

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Craft & Structure: Literature: Grandpa’s Garden (Grade 3)

Word choice, structure and point of view · Grade 3

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Craft & Structure: Informational: Why Leaves Change Color (Grade 3)

Word choice, structure and point of view · Grade 3

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Craft & Structure: Literature: Storm Night (Grade 3)

Word choice, structure and point of view · Grade 3

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🔤 Foundational Skills

Standard: RF.3: Phonics, word recognition and fluency

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Foundational Skills: Prefixes and Derivational Suffixes (Grade 3)

Identify and know the meaning of common prefixes and derivational suffixes · Grade 3

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Foundational Skills: Latin Suffixes (Grade 3)

Decode words with common Latin suffixes (-tion, -ment, -able, -ous) · Grade 3

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Foundational Skills: Multisyllable Words (Grade 3)

Decode multisyllable words · Grade 3

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Foundational Skills: Irregularly Spelled Words (Grade 3)

Read grade-appropriate irregularly spelled words · Grade 3

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Foundational Skills: Reading Fluency (Grade 3)

Read on-level prose and poetry orally with accuracy, appropriate rate and expression · Grade 3

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✍️ Opinion Writing

Standard: W.3.1: Write opinion pieces supported by reasons and evidence

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Opinion Writing: Should schools have a four-day week? (Grade 3)

Write opinion pieces supported by reasons and evidence · Grade 3

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Opinion Writing: Is it better to read paper books or e-books? (Grade 3)

Write opinion pieces supported by reasons and evidence · Grade 3

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Opinion Writing: Should kids be allowed to choose their own bedtime? (Grade 3)

Write opinion pieces supported by reasons and evidence · Grade 3

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Opinion Writing: Which animal would make the best class pet? (Grade 3)

Write opinion pieces supported by reasons and evidence · Grade 3

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Opinion Writing: Should there be more parks in your town? (Grade 3)

Write opinion pieces supported by reasons and evidence · Grade 3

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🗂️ Informative Writing

Standard: W.3.2: Write informative/explanatory texts

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Informative Writing: Explain how the water cycle works. (Grade 3)

Write informative/explanatory texts · Grade 3

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Informative Writing: Inform readers about a famous inventor. (Grade 3)

Write informative/explanatory texts · Grade 3

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Informative Writing: Explain how to care for a pet, with steps and details. (Grade 3)

Write informative/explanatory texts · Grade 3

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Informative Writing: Describe a holiday tradition and why it matters. (Grade 3)

Write informative/explanatory texts · Grade 3

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Informative Writing: Explain the life cycle of a plant. (Grade 3)

Write informative/explanatory texts · Grade 3

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📚 Narrative Writing

Standard: W.3.3: Write narratives

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Narrative Writing: Write a story about finding a mysterious key. (Grade 3)

Write narratives · Grade 3

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Narrative Writing: Tell about a time you solved a problem with a friend. (Grade 3)

Write narratives · Grade 3

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Narrative Writing: Write a story in which an ordinary object comes to life. (Grade 3)

Write narratives · Grade 3

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Narrative Writing: Describe a memorable trip using sensory details. (Grade 3)

Write narratives · Grade 3

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Narrative Writing: Write about a character who learns a lesson. (Grade 3)

Write narratives · Grade 3

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✏️ Grammar & Conventions

Standard: L.3.1–2: Conventions of standard English

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Grammar & Conventions: Parts of Speech (Grade 3)

Explain the function of nouns, pronouns, verbs, adjectives and adverbs · Grade 3

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Grammar & Conventions: Simple Verb Tenses (Grade 3)

Form and use the simple verb tenses · Grade 3

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Grammar & Conventions: Subject–Verb Agreement (Grade 3)

Ensure subject–verb and pronoun–antecedent agreement · Grade 3

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Grammar & Conventions: Comparing with Adjectives (Grade 3)

Form and use comparative and superlative adjectives and adverbs · Grade 3

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Grammar & Conventions: Commas & Quotation Marks in Dialogue (Grade 3)

Use commas and quotation marks in dialogue · Grade 3

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📘 Vocabulary

Standard: L.3.4–5: Vocabulary acquisition and use

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Vocabulary: Context Clues (Grade 3)

Use context as a clue to the meaning of a word or phrase · Grade 3

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Vocabulary: Prefixes & Suffixes (Grade 3)

Determine the meaning of a new word formed when an affix is added to a known word · Grade 3

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Vocabulary: Dictionary & Glossary Skills (Grade 3)

Consult reference materials to find pronunciation and clarify meaning · Grade 3

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Vocabulary: Figurative Language (Grade 3)

Interpret figurative language (similes, metaphors, personification, idioms, hyperbole) · Grade 3

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Vocabulary: Shades of Meaning (Grade 3)

Distinguish shades of meaning among related words · Grade 3

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🎤 Speaking, Listening & Research

Standard: SL.3.1–4 & W.3.7–8: Discussion, presentation and research

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Speaking, Listening & Research: Discussion Cards (Grade 3)

Discussion, presentation and research · Grade 3

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Speaking, Listening & Research: Presentation Planner (Grade 3)

Discussion, presentation and research · Grade 3

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Speaking, Listening & Research: Research Planner (Grade 3)

Discussion, presentation and research · Grade 3

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Speaking, Listening & Research: Taking Notes & Paraphrasing (Grade 3)

Discussion, presentation and research · Grade 3

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Speaking, Listening & Research: Listening Log (Grade 3)

Discussion, presentation and research · Grade 3

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Frequently asked questions

Are these Grade 3 English worksheets free?

Yes — every worksheet is free to print or save as a PDF with a free Pagine account. Answer keys are included where needed.

Are they aligned to the Common Core?

Yes. Each sheet lists the Common Core State Standard it practises (for example RL.3.1–3). Reading passages are original Pagine texts plus a few classic public-domain works.

How are the worksheets organised?

By strand — reading literature, informational text, craft & structure, foundational skills, three kinds of writing, grammar, vocabulary, and speaking, listening & research — 5 sheets each.

Do you have Grade 3 books too?

Yes — 20,000+ free books and audiobooks in the Pagine e-reader and the free Pagine app.

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