3rd Grade Jump Start » 3rd Grade Jump Start - Writing: Week 1

3rd Grade Jump Start - Writing: Week 1

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Writing, Grammar, and Vocabulary


Week 1 - Day 1

  • The following 5 vocabulary words are in the fable, Zebra and Wasp. Discuss and research what each word means and what part of speech the word is. Then, write a sentence using each word. Be sure to include a capital letter and ending punctuation, in addition to neat printing! 

  • Flicked
  • Peered
  • Reached
  • Tangled
  • Galloped 

Writing, Grammar, and Vocabulary


Week 1 - Day 2

  • In the fable, Zebra helps Wasp after she says she will “return the favor.” Think about ways in which you are helpful to your family and friends. Write down your ideas in your journal. How are you most helpful and why?

Writing, Grammar, and Vocabulary


Week 1 - Day 3

  • The Theme or Lesson of this story is the following: 
    • You never know when you might need someone else’s help.
    • What does this mean to you? Have you ever had a time when someone unexpected has helped you? Write down your thinking in your journal.

Writing, Grammar, and Vocabulary


Week 1 - Day 4

  • In your opinion, who is a better friend, Zebra or Wasp? Why? If a planning template helps you, please use this Opinion Writing Planning Template to help write a response in your journal. Talk about it with your family. Please encourage your child to write sentences using capitals, correct spacing, punctuation, and neat printing.

Writing, Grammar, and Vocabulary


Week 1 - Day 5