Informative writing prompts
3 3rd grade informative writing prompts with notebook lines and a graphic organizer · 6 pages
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Informative writing prompts that ask kids to teach the reader something: explain how to plant a seed and help it grow, teach someone to play your favorite game, describe your neighborhood for someone who has never been there. Each prompt prints with an informative planner (topic sentence, three main points with facts and details, and a closing sentence) followed by a lined writing page.
Informative writing is the type kids use most across school subjects, from science reports to history summaries. The keys are a clear topic, facts grouped by main idea, linking words like also and for example, and a conclusion. This set shows three 3rd grade prompts. Younger writers get "Tell how to…" prompts with sentence starters; 4th and 5th graders explain causes and effects or compare animals. Pair with nonfiction reading passages as a source of facts.
Tips for using it
- Have your child list everything they know first, then group the facts into three main points.
- Use a how-to prompt first. Steps in order are the easiest structure.
- Add a picture with a caption, like real nonfiction books do.
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What is informative writing?
Informative (or explanatory) writing teaches the reader about a topic using facts, definitions and details, organized so the information is easy to follow. It doesn't argue an opinion.
What is a good first informative writing topic?
Something your child knows well, like a favorite animal, game, hobby or how to do a simple task. Writing about familiar topics lets them focus on organization.