Who Is Talking Now Worksheet – 3rd Grade Author’s Purpose Practice

The Who Is Talking Now Worksheet gives third grade students focused, no-prep practice with author’s purpose. It is a print-and-go reading page that fits easily into a mini-lesson, a center rotation, or a quick review day.

Learning objective: Students will practice author’s purpose and apply the skill independently by completing each task on the page.

Why it works: Each page targets one skill, so students get meaningful repetition without feeling overwhelmed. The layout is clean and uncluttered, which helps young learners focus on the task instead of the decorations.

What's included:

• 1 printable worksheet page

• Clear, student-friendly directions

• Answer key (1 page)

• Cover page

How it's organized: The page opens with these directions: "Read each story and decide who is telling it." Students then complete the practice items in order and check their work before turning it in.

Grade level: Designed for third grade students. It also works well for second grade and fourth grade students who need extra practice or a fresh review.

How to use it: It works well for whole-class lessons, small groups, early finishers, homework, review days, intervention time, and sub tubs.

Answer key: An answer key is included, so you can check work quickly or let students self-correct.

Teaching tips and variations:

• Model the first item together, then let students finish the rest independently.

• Pair students to compare answers and talk through any differences.

• Keep a few copies in your early finisher bin for independent review.

Skills covered: Author’s Purpose, Independent and Guided Reading, Story Elements, Reading

Standards: Supports Common Core RI.3.6, RL.3.3, RF.3.4a.

File type: PDF, ready to print.

Number of pages: 3 (1 worksheet page, 1 answer key page, 1 cover page).

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