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Brainstorming for Grade 3

This worksheet helps third-grade students understand and practice brainstorming techniques for writing.

Grade 3 ELA WritingWriting ProcessBrainstorming
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CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W.3.3

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Brainstorming for Grade 3

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Read the instructions carefully and complete each section. This worksheet will help you learn about brainstorming for writing!

What is Brainstorming?

Brainstorming is a way to come up with lots of ideas for your writing! When you brainstorm, you think of as many words, phrases, or sentences as you can about a topic. Don't worry if the ideas are silly or not perfect – just write everything down! It's like collecting all the puzzle pieces before you start putting them together.

1. What is the main goal of brainstorming?

a

To write a perfect story right away

b

To get many ideas for writing

c

To draw pictures

d

To read a book

2. When brainstorming, should you worry if your ideas are silly?

a

Yes, only perfect ideas are good

b

No, write everything down

c

Only if they are very silly

d

Only if your teacher tells you to

1. Brainstorming helps you think of many   for your writing.

2. When you brainstorm, you should write   down.

3. Don't worry if your ideas are   at first.

Imagine you are going to write a story about your favorite animal. Brainstorm at least 5 ideas about this animal. Think about what it looks like, where it lives, what it eats, or what it does for fun!

1. Brainstorming is only for big kids.

T

True

F

False

2. You should only write down good ideas when brainstorming.

T

True

F

False