Pumpkin Craft and Write Fall Writing Activity Autumn Craft Project Autumn Write

This Pumpkin Craft and Write resource has students make a seasonal pumpkin craft inspired by autumn, then use it as inspiration for fiction, opinion and descriptive writing. It works for classroom teachers, homeschool families, art teachers and sub plans.

Students follow a tutorial to build the craft and add their own style with pick-a-pattern pages, bits and pieces and choice-based design elements. The resource includes a printable PDF and a PowerPoint tutorial, plus a lesson plan, templates, writing planners, final writing pages, peer feedback, rubrics, exit tickets and reflection pages, so one pumpkin craft becomes a complete cross-curricular lesson.

WHAT'S INCLUDED (NON-EDITABLE PDF AND POWERPOINT TUTORIAL)

• 1 About the Craft and Write Resource Page
• 1 How to Use the Craft and Write Resource Page
• 1 Full Lesson Plan Page with overview, materials, lesson hook and teaching ideas
• 1 Instruction Page outlining how to teach the lesson step by step
• 1 Standards Page
• 1 PowerPoint Tutorial
• 1 Warm-Up Drawing Challenge Page, a magically transformed autumn pumpkin
• 1 About Pumpkins Reading Page
• 2 Rubric Pages
• 1 Writing Peer Feedback Page
• 1 3 Stars and a Wish Reflection Page
• 1 Maker's Mindsets Page
• 1 Exit Ticket Page
• 2 Step-by-Step Craft Guide Pages for educators
• 1 Pumpkin Craft Template Page
• 1 Bits and Pieces Page
• 1 Eyes Page
• 1 Pick-a-Pattern Mouth and Stem Pieces Page
• 1 Pick-a-Pattern Planning Page
• 1 Nonfiction Writing Planning Page
• 1 Fiction Writing Planning Page
• 2 Opinion Writing Pages: why pumpkins are an important symbol of fall and autumn holidays
• 2 Fiction Writing Pages: a magical pumpkin that comes to life at midnight
• 2 Descriptive or Personal Writing Pages: experiences with pumpkins, carving, cooking or visiting a pumpkin patch
• 2 Blank Writing Pages

HOW TO USE IT

Students create the pumpkin craft first, then complete one or more of the writing tasks. Show the craft steps by demonstrating them yourself or with the included PowerPoint presentation. Lean into creative storytelling, opinion writing or personal descriptive writing depending on your students and goals.

Use it as a fall craft lesson, autumn writing activity, literacy-integrated art project, fall literacy center, homeschool lesson, sub plan or seasonal bulletin board. The finished pumpkins and writing make a cheerful classroom display.

FAQ

Who can use this resource?

Classroom teachers, homeschool educators, substitute teachers and art teachers who want a fall activity that combines crafting, writing, creativity and literacy.

What kinds of writing are included?

Fiction writing, opinion writing, descriptive or personal writing, writing planners, final draft pages, peer feedback and reflection pages.

How long does it take?

It can be a one-day craft and writing lesson, or it can be spread across 2 to 3 class periods depending on how much writing, discussion and reflection you want.

Is it editable?

No. It is a non-editable resource.

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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