Class 3 English Worksheet on Formal Letter Writing
Class 3 English Worksheet on Formal Letter Writing
Formal Letter Writing for Grade 3
This Grade 3 worksheet helps children practice writing simple formal letters for common school situations. Using everyday examples like requesting notebook pages, informing about a lost eraser, asking to participate in a sports event, or thanking a teacher, learners understand how to follow a clear letter format. The activities guide them to write short, meaningful sentences that are polite and well structured.
This worksheet strengthens early grammar and communication skills by helping students understand how to address a letter, write a subject line, use respectful greetings, and express their thoughts clearly. It also builds confidence as children write about situations connected to their daily school life.
Why Formal Letter Writing Matters in Grammar?
1. It helps children learn polite and clear communication.
2. It teaches them to follow a proper letter format.
3. It improves sentence writing and basic grammar skills.
4. It prepares them for real-life written expression.
What's Inside This Worksheet?
🧠 Exercise 1 – Ask for New Pages
Students write a formal letter asking the Class Teacher for new notebook pages.
✏️ Exercise 2 – Lost Eraser
Children write a letter explaining they lost their eraser and need help.
📋 Exercise 3 – Sports Day Participation
Students request permission from the Principal to take part in a sports event.
📝 Exercise 4 – Found a Story Book
Learners write a letter to the Librarian to return a storybook they found.
🔑 Exercise 5 – Thank the English Teacher
Students write a thank-you letter for helping them improve in English.
Sample Answer
Formal Letter Writing for Grade 3 Lotus Garden
Pune – 411001
10 November 2025
To
The Principal
Green Valley Public School
Pune – 411001
Subject: Request for a Dustbin in the Classroom
Respected Ma’am,
Our classroom does not have a dustbin, which makes it difficult to keep the class clean. I request you to please arrange a dustbin for our classroom so that we can maintain cleanliness.
Thank you.
Yours faithfully,
Aditi Sharma
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Frequently Asked Questions
They build sentence clarity and polite expression in written English.
It prepares them for academic and real-world communication.
Ask kids to write sample letters for requests or thanks.
