Halloween Craft O Lantern Art Lesson Art Project Writing Prompt Sub Plans

This Jack-O'-Lantern Craft and Write is a Halloween art and literacy lesson. Students follow a tutorial to make a jack-o'-lantern craft, then use the cut-and-paste design elements to add their own artist flavor so every pumpkin is unique.

After the craft, students write about it using fiction and non-fiction planning pages, prompts or blank writing pages, then finish with coloring, reflections and 3 Stars and a Wish. With adaptable templates and primary and intermediate writing pages, it works for Grades 1 to 5.

WHAT'S INCLUDED (NON-EDITABLE PDF AND PPT VERSION, AMERICAN ENGLISH)

• Lesson plan (2 pages)
• Learning standards covered
• Lesson hook, a warm-up drawing challenge
• About the Theme reading to read aloud or for students to read
• 2 rubrics so you can tailor the lesson to your students
• Writing peer feedback page
• 3 Stars and a Wish self-reflection
• Craft elements and patterns and craft templates for student-led designs
• Example of the craft
• Educator step-by-step instructions and PowerPoint step-by-step, also handy to leave with a sub
• Fiction and non-fiction writing planning pages
• Fiction and non-fiction writing prompt pages for primary and intermediate writers
• Blank writing pages

HOW TO USE IT

Start with the warm-up drawing challenge and the About the Theme reading. Show the step-by-step slides while students build their jack-o'-lanterns, choosing from the templates and design elements. Then guide them into writing with the planning and prompt pages, and wrap up with peer feedback and self-reflection.

The templates suit different skill levels, so you can run it as a quick activity or a more detailed project. It works well when you are short on art supplies or time.

FAQ

What grades is it for?

Grades 1 to 5, with adaptable templates and primary and intermediate writing pages.

What kind of writing is included?

Fiction and non-fiction planning and prompt pages, plus blank writing pages.

Can I leave it for a sub?

Yes. The educator step-by-step instructions and PowerPoint make it easy to leave with a substitute.

Is it editable?

No. It comes as a non-editable PDF and PPT version.

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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. For clip art, you may use the images 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.

Sincerely,

Ms Artastic