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Grade 3 Writing Worksheet - Building Confidence

Circle the answer, or write your answer on the lines.
A book says: "Turtles lay their eggs in warm sand on the beach." Which is the best short note?
- Turtles are the best animals.
- turtles - live in trees
- turtles - lay eggs in sand
You are writing about weather. Which note belongs?
- spelling word - because
- my snack - apple slices
- rain gauge - 2 inches on Monday
Which note about the moon is a fact, not an opinion?
- moon - more fun than stars
- moon - reflects light from the sun
- moon - the prettiest thing at night
Why do researchers keep notes short?
- so they can skip reading
- so the notes look nice
- so they can find facts quickly
Read this first
Hedgehog Fact Card
Hedgehogs are small animals covered in spines. They sleep during the day. When they feel scared, they roll into a tight ball.
Read the source. Write two short notes in your own words.
Note 1Note 2


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