Spring Writing Practice Directed Drawing Spring Write and Draw Paragraph Writing

This Spring Write and Draw resource pairs a step-by-step directed drawing with paragraph writing practice for grade 2 to 5 students. On each page, students follow a simple directed drawing, create a spring illustration, and then write a paragraph inspired by their artwork.

Drawing first means students are not starting from a blank page. They have something visual and personal to describe, explain, imagine or turn into a short written response. The drawings follow spring themes: flower, seedling, chick, frog, robin, caterpillar, butterfly, slug, snail, duckling, tadpole, hummingbird, sheep, pond, rain cloud, carrot, beet, dragonfly, branch, strawberry, rabbit, pig, nest and daffodil.

WHAT'S INCLUDED (NON-EDITABLE PDF)

• 1 Resource Cover Page
• 1 About the Write and Draw Journals Page explaining how the resource supports art integration, directed drawing and paragraph writing
• 1 How to Use Write and Draws Page with prep ideas and classroom suggestions
• 1 Spring Write and Draw Booklet Cover, a student title page with a name line
• 1 Spring KWL Page for what students know, wonder and learn about spring
• 1 Spring Poem Page
• 25 Spring Directed Drawing and Paragraph Writing Pages
• 1 Spring Art Challenge Page, a magical spring forest where trees have faces and the ground is carpeted with multicolored flowers and sparkling streams

HOW TO USE IT

Use the pages for daily writing practice, morning work, writing centers, art centers, early finishers, sub plans or homeschool writing practice. Print single pages as you need them, or turn the set into a spring write and draw booklet that students work through over time.

Because the writing comes from their own artwork, students feel ownership over it. They can write about what they made, add details, describe a setting or imagine a character. It is especially helpful for reluctant writers, visual learners and students who benefit from a drawing prompt before writing.

FAQ

Who is this for?

Classroom teachers, homeschool educators, substitute teachers and art teachers working with grade 2 to 5 students.

What kind of writing does it support?

Paragraph writing. Students complete a directed drawing and then write a paragraph inspired by their artwork.

What skills does it support?

Paragraph writing, creative writing, drawing confidence, fine motor skills, visual literacy, vocabulary development, written expression and art-to-literacy connections.

How long does each page take?

It depends on the student, your writing expectations and how much detail they add. One page may fit in one class or writing block, while more detailed drawings and polished paragraphs may take longer.

Is it editable?

No. It is a non-editable PDF.

Do students need to be strong artists?

No. The drawing steps are there to help students feel successful, and they can add their own creative details.

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ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Kathleen McGiveron (Ms Artastic) is an artist who has been featured on NBC LX News and designs art lessons for kids and educational resources for teachers. She is the founder of Ms Artastic and hosts the Ms Artastic YouTube Channel and Podcast.

TERMS OF USE

Images and lessons are copyright products.

YOU MAY: use this in creative ways and have as much fun with it as you like. Clip art may be used as clip art, website graphics, binder covers or bulletin board decorations. Additional licenses are available for school use.

YOU MAY NOT: use this on OutSchool, put it on your blog, share it with other teachers, administration or districts (admin can buy additional licenses), sell it, give it out for free or photocopy it for others.

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Ms Artastic