3rd Grade CCSS: Language

For third graders, this Common Core area helps students gain mastery of the rules for using the English language, including vocabulary use and language conventions, in order to improve their skills as writers and readers. Among the complete standards for this grade, third graders will be asked to: demonstrate that they understand standard English usage by showing that they understand the function of nouns, verbs, adjectives, pronouns, adverbs, abstract nouns, simple verb tenses, irregular verbs, subject-verb agreement, pronoun-antecedent agreement, simple and complex sentences, coordinating and subordinating conjunctions, capitalization, punctuation, possessives, suffixes and many additional conventions of the language, be able to consult reference materials to check correct spellings, determine unknown words within the grade level, use context clues and root words with unknown words to determine meanings, understand figurative language.

Abbreviation – Days of the Week

Days can become shorter when you use an abbreviation!

Adjectives Describe

With this printable worksheet, students will read a series of sentences and fill in each blank with an adjective of their choosing. This activity is great for practicing the different parts of speech!

Adjectives: Add the Noun

An adjective describes something; it usually describes a noun. With this printable parts of speech worksheet, students will be asked to add a noun for each adjective to describe. Made easy to print, this activity is perfect for use both at home and in the classroom!

Adjectives: Which Noun Does It Describe?

In this Descriptive Adjectives Worksheet, an adjective is underlined in each sentence. As they work through the activity, students will be asked to circle the noun that the adjective describes. Ideal for 1st – 3rd grade, but can be used where appropriate.

Alphabet Collections: Adjectives

In this printable classroom activity, students will be asked to write an adjective for each of the 26 letters of the alphabet. From A to Z, see how many creative words you can come up with! Ideal for K – 3rd grade, but can be used where appropriate.

Alphabet Collections: Adverbs

Identifying the difference betweeen an adverb and an adjective can be difficult. With this printable Parts of Speech Worksheet, students will focus on adverbs as they write an adverb for each letter of the alphabet. This activity is made easy to print, making it great for use both at home and in the classroom.

Alphabet Collections: Nouns

With this printable activity, students will practice writing a noun for each letter of the alphabet. All the way from A to Z, see how many creative words your students can come up with! Our Parts of Speech Alphabet Worksheet is perfect for K – 3rd grade, but can be used where appropriate.

Alphabet Collections: Verbs

This printable activity was created in order to help students and teachers with learning about and teaching verbs. As they work through the worksheet, your students will be asked to write a verb for each letter of the alphabet. Ideal for K – 3rd grade, but can be used where appropriate.

Color the Christmas Adjectives

Have fun in the classroom celebrating the holidays as you practice identifying adjectives with this fun, educational coloring page! Color each of the shapes that have an adjective in it red, and the other shapes with any color you like. Once all of the shapes have been filled in, the picture of a festive stocking and candy canes will appear!

Color the Halloween Adjectives

With this educational, fun Halloween coloring activity, students will be asked to color each shape with an adjective in it yellow, and the other shapes any color they like. Once completed, a picture of a Halloween cat, pumpkin, and moon will appear! This activity is easy to print, making it great for use both at home and in class.

Color the Spring Adjectives

Students will be asked to color each shape with an adjective in it yellow or purple, and fill in the other shapes with any color they like. Once all of the shapes are filled in, the picture of a bee and beautiful flowers will appear!

Color the St. Patrick’s Day Adjectives

Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day in the classroom with this fun coloring page as you practice identifying adjectives. Color each of the shapes that have an adjective in them green, and fill the other shapes with any color you like. Once all of the shapes are filled in, the picture of a lucky leprechaun will appear!

Color the Thanksgiving Adjectives Activity

With this printable Thanksgiving Coloring Activity, students will be asked to fill in each shape which has an adjective in it orange, and fill the other shapes with any color they like. Once all of the shapes are filled in, the picture of a festive turkey!

Describe it With an Adjective

With this printable activity, each student will be asked to read through a series of sentences and fill in each blank with an adjective. This adjectives worksheet is great for use both at home and in the classroom!

Find What the Adjective Describes

In this worksheet on parts of speech, an adjective is underlined in each sentence. It’s up to you to figure out which noun the adjective is describing! Once you’ve figured it out, circle the noun. Ideal for 1st – 3rd grade, but can be used where appropriate.

Winter Adjectives: Shades of Meaning

Teach your students how to put adjectives in order from weakest to strongest in this winter activity for elementary grade levels.

Write a Noun for the Adjective

Identifying parts of speech is an important skill to learn in early education! With this printable activity, students will practice writing nouns and adjectives. After reading through a series of adjectives, students will be asked to write a noun for each adjective to describe.