FREE 3rd Grade Writing Scope and Sequence - Writing Workshop Pacing Guide

Plan your writing instruction for the entire year with this writing scope and sequence for third grade. This scope and sequence includes 5 writing units that are aligned to Common Core writing standards for third grade: (1) Intro to Writing; (2) Personal Narrative; (3) Realistic Fiction; (4) Informational Writing; (5) Opinion/Persuasive Writing.

UNITS INCLUDED:

This scope and sequence includes 5 writing units that are aligned to CCSS:

• Unit 1: Introduction to Writing
  This 2-week unit includes 10 lessons that introduce students to “writing workshop”, the “6 traits of writing”, and the “writing process” as they write a narrative about a topic of their choice. 
• Unit 2 : Personal Narrative
  This 7-week unit includes 35 lessons that guide students through the writing process for 2 personal narratives. 
• Unit 3: Realistic Fiction
  This 7-week unit includes 35 lessons that guide students through the writing process for 2 realistic fiction narratives. 
• Unit 4: Informational Writing
  This 7-week unit includes 35 lessons that guide students through the writing process for 2 informational reports. 
• Unit 5: Opinion/Persuasive Writing
  This 7-week unit includes 35 lessons that guide students through the writing process for 2 opinion essays. 

LESSONS INCLUDED

*Download the scope & sequence for a full list of lessons.*

Here are some of the lessons included:

• Brainstorm topics for your writing piece.
• Plan your writing piece with a graphic organizer.
• Draft your writing piece.
• Revise for details.
• Revise for specific words.
• Edit your draft.
• Publish your writing.
• Share your writing.

3RD GRADE - WRITING UNITS

• Unit 1: Intro to Writing
• Unit 2: Personal Narrative
• Unit 3: Realistic Fiction
• Unit 4: Informational Writing
• Unit 5: Opinion Writing

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• Full-Year Writing Workshop Curriculum
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