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Free 3rd Grade A Letter About a Field Trip to the Capitol — Friendly Letter

A friendly letter prompt for 3rd graders: students imagine their class has just visited the Texas State Capitol in Austin and write a letter to a family member or friend telling them about the trip. They learn the five parts of a friendly letter (date, greeting, body, closing, and signature), where the commas go, and how to tell events in order with details.

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Grade
3rd Grade
Subject
English
Topic
Narrative Writing
Difficulty
Level 1 · Easier
Estimated time
35 minutes
Curriculum
Texas grade levels (TEKS)
Questions
8
Answers
Included, with working
Format
PDF (A4), print or complete online

Students will practice

  • using the five parts of a friendly letter
  • punctuating the date, greeting, and closing
  • retelling events in order
  • writing for a reader you know

Curriculum: Texas grade levels (TEKS). We show specific outcome codes only where they have been verified against the official curriculum document.

What's next?

Completed: A Letter About a Field Trip to the Capitol — Friendly Letter

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  2. 2Problem and Resolution: Writing the Middle and End of a Story
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  4. 4Persuasive Language: Strong Words, Questions and Must

How to use this writing prompt

  1. Print the PDF or complete it on screen. Write the student's name and date at the top.
  2. Read the instructions for each part together before starting. Encourage working to be shown.
  3. Mark with the answer sheet. Use the model answers and success criteria as a guide rather than a single right answer.
  4. Record the score, celebrate what went well, then follow the "What's next" suggestion.

Common questions

Who is this writing prompt for?

3rd Grade students (typically ages 8–9) working on narrative writing. It is pitched at level 1 · easier.

Are the answers included?

Yes. The PDF includes a full answer sheet with model answers and success criteria where there is more than one good answer. You can also view the answers online.

How long does it take?

About 35 minutes for 8 questions. Short, regular sessions work best: two or three a week beats one long one.

Do I need to sign up to download?

No. Click Download Free PDF and it opens immediately. It is free for personal, classroom and homeschool use.

What should we do next?

Try Show, Don't Tell: Describing Feelings in Stories.

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Success TutoringWorksheets3rd Grade · English · Narrative Writing

A Letter About a Field Trip to the Capitol — Friendly Letter

Name

Date

Plan your letter, write it, then check all five parts are there.

Parts of a letter

1.Match each part of a friendly letter to its example.
  • Date
  • Greeting
  • Body
  • Closing
  • Signature
  • Your niece,
  • Elena
  • Last week my class visited the Capitol in Austin.
  • April 15, 2026
  • Dear Aunt Rosa,

Plan

Plan what you will tell your reader, in order.

2.Who will you write to? Write your greeting. (answer space)
3.What did you do first when you arrived? (answer space)
4.What did you see or learn inside? (answer space)
5.What was your favorite part, and why? (answer space)
6.What question will you ask your reader? (answer space)
7.Your closing and signature: (answer space)
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Preview — the PDF contains the full resource and answer sheet.

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