Worksheet
Grade 3
Irregular Verbs Past Tense
grammar · L.3.1.D+2
Free
3Common Core-aligned · 3rd Grade
3rd Grade ELA Worksheets & Resources
Third graders read more complex stories and informational texts. They practice finding the main idea, understanding point of view, and writing clear paragraphs. Use our worksheets and games to build these skills. Print them, project them, or assign them online for auto-graded feedback and easy tracking.
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3rd Grade ELA Common Core standards
See every 3rd grade ELA standard and the resources aligned to each one.
Popular 3rd Grade ELA resources
Teacher favorites for 3rd Grade
Worksheet
Grade 3
Complete Sentence or Fragment?
grammar · L.3.1.I+1
Free
Worksheet
Grade 3
Punctuating Dialogue
grammar · L.3.2.C+1
$1.50
Worksheet
Grade 3
Possessive Nouns
grammar · L.3.2.D+2
Free
Worksheet
Grade 3
Choosing Words and Phrases for Effect |
vocabulary development · L.3.3.A+1
Free
Worksheet
Grade 3
Regular and Irregular Plural Nouns
grammar · L.3.1.B+3
$1.50
Worksheet
Grade 3
Comparative vs Superlative Adjectives
grammar · L.3.1.G+1
$1.50
Worksheet
Grade 3
Coordinating Conjunctions
grammar · L.3.1.H+1
$1.50
Worksheet
Grade 3
Punctuation — Dialogue
grammar · L.3.2.C+1
Free
Worksheet
Grade 3
Linking Words
writing · W.3.1.C+2
$1.50
Worksheet
Grade 3
Writing Letters—Punctuation in Letter Writing
writing · W.3.3+6
Free
Worksheet
Grade 3
Abstract Nouns
grammar · L.3.1.B
$1.50
3rd Grade reading comprehension
Passages & worksheets for 3rd Grade
Worksheet
Grades 3–5
Fall Reading Comprehension Cards
reading literature · CCSS.RL.3.1+22
$3.00
Worksheet
Grades 3–5
Thanksgiving Reading Comprehension Cards
reading literature · CCSS.RL.3.1+22
$3.00
Worksheet
Grades 3–5
Christmas Reading Comprehension Cards
reading literature · CCSS.RL.3.1+22
$3.00
Worksheet
Grades 3–5
Halloween Reading Comprehension Cards
reading literature · CCSS.RL.3.1+22
$3.00
Worksheet
Grades 3–5
Winter Reading Comprehension Cards
reading literature · CCSS.RL.3.1+22
$3.00
Worksheet
Grade 3
Reading Comprehension: The Grand Canyon
reading informational text · RI.3.1+8
$1.50
Interactive
Grade 3
Reading Comprehension Text Evidence
reading informational text · RI.3.1+2
$1.50
Worksheet
Grades 3–4
The Octopus—Reading Comprehension
Worksheet · RF.4.4+1
$1.50
Worksheet
Grades 3–5
American Holidays Reading Comprehension
us history · RI.3.1; RI.3.2; RI.3.6; RI.4.1; RI.4.2; RI.4.6; RI.5.1; RI.5.2; RI.5.6; CA HSS 3.4; TX TEKS 3.13; TX TEKS 3.14
$1.50
Worksheet
Grades 3–5
Valentine's Day Reading Cards
reading literature · CCSS.RL.3.1+22
$3.00
Worksheet
Grades 3–5
Our Government Reading Comprehension | Grades 3
us history · RI.3.1+11
$1.50
Worksheet
Grades 3–5
Main Idea: Fall Reading
reading informational text · CCSS RI.3.2+8
$4.00
3rd Grade ELA topics & skills
The full 3rd grade ELA scope — pick a topic or jump straight to a skill.
Featured · Reading passages
Differentiated reading passages for every K–8 classroom
Explore thousands of differentiated reading passages, short stories, and reading informational science texts with built-in comprehension questions for Grades K–8. Every passage includes audio narration, translation support, and full alignment with Common Core ELA and NGSS standards. Use them as printable worksheets or assign them digitally.
- 2 reading levels each
- Comprehension questions
- Audio narration
- Fully editable
- Translate to any language
- Mapped to CCSS & NGSS
Reading PassageGrades 3–5 · life science
How Organ Systems Work Together
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What do 3rd graders learn in ELA?
Third graders move from learning to read to reading to learn. They read longer fiction and nonfiction, build vocabulary, and write in different styles with more detail.
- Reading Literature. Third graders recount stories and describe characters, settings, and events. They explain how characters' actions affect the plot and distinguish their own point of view from the narrator's.
- Reading Informational Text. Kids find the main idea and key details in nonfiction. They use text features and search tools to locate information and compare two texts on the same topic.
- Writing. Third graders write opinion pieces, informative texts, and narratives with clear introductions and conclusions. They use linking words and details to support ideas.
- Grammar. Students use correct subject-verb agreement, pronoun-antecedent agreement, and comparative adjectives. They work on capitalization, punctuation, and forming simple, compound, and complex sentences.
- Vocabulary. Third graders figure out word meanings with context clues, prefixes, and suffixes. They explore shades of meaning, homophones, and real-world connections between words.
- Foundational Skills. Kids decode multisyllable words and read grade-appropriate irregularly spelled words. They practice phonics and spelling patterns to build fluency.
How to use these 3rd grade ELA resources
Start with a printable worksheet to introduce a skill like finding the main idea. Then let students practice with an interactive game or a reading passage with questions. Use auto-graded online work for quick checks. Assign to the whole class or small groups, print for homework, or send home for summer practice. Each resource is tagged by grade and standard, so you can find the right activity fast.
Common questions
What ELA should a 3rd grader know?
A third grader should read and understand grade-level stories and informational texts. They should describe characters, find the main idea, and support answers with details from the text. In writing, they should produce clear opinion, informative, and narrative pieces with correct grammar and punctuation.
Are these 3rd grade ELA resources Common Core aligned?
Yes. Workybooks resources are tagged to grade-level Common Core standards. You can browse by standard to find activities that match your lesson or your child's needs.
What is the hardest part of 3rd grade ELA?
Many students find reading comprehension and writing full paragraphs challenging. They need to infer character traits and support opinions with text evidence. Practice with short passages and graphic organizers helps build these skills.
Can I assign these online?
Most resources can be printed or assigned digitally. Online work is auto-graded, so you get instant feedback. You can assign to a whole class or small groups.
Are there free 3rd grade ELA worksheets?
Some worksheets and activities are free. The full library with every resource comes with a Workybooks membership.