Narrative Writing Checklist Grade 3

A narrative writing checklist for grade 3 helps students ensure their stories have all the necessary elements and follow a clear structure.

  • Ideas and Content
  • Clear main idea
  • Details support the main idea
  • Interesting details included
  • Proper sequence of events
  • Consistent theme
  • Organization
  • Strong beginning
  • Clear middle
  • Solid ending
  • Logical order
  • Smooth transitions
  • Voice
  • Personal tone
  • Engaging language
  • Shows feelings
  • Appropriate for audience
  • Characters’ voices distinct
  • Word Choice
  • Descriptive adjectives
  • Variety of verbs
  • Specific nouns
  • Avoids repetition
  • Dialogues sound natural
  • Conventions
  • Correct spelling
  • Proper punctuation
  • Correct grammar
  • Complete sentences
  • Readable handwriting