Acorn Craft and Write Autumn Writing Activity Fall Craft Activity Sub Plan

This Acorn Craft and Write resource has students create a fall acorn craft and then use it as inspiration for writing, reflection and literacy practice. It is designed for 2nd to 5th grade and works for classroom teachers, homeschool families and sub plans.

Students build a unique acorn using the templates, bits and pieces, pick-a-pattern pages and choice-based design elements, with a PowerPoint tutorial to guide them through the craft steps visually. They then respond to fiction, nonfiction and opinion writing prompts about autumn and acorns, so one craft supports several kinds of writing.

WHAT'S INCLUDED (NON-EDITABLE PDF PLUS 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 and lesson hook
• 1 Instruction Page for teaching the lesson step by step
• 1 Standards Page
• 1 PowerPoint Tutorial
• 1 Warm-Up Drawing Challenge Page: an acorn falling from a tree
• 1 Nonfiction Reading Page: What Are Acorns?
• 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 Acorn Craft Template Page
• 1 Bits and Pieces Page
• 1 Eyes Page
• 1 Pick-a-Pattern Acorn Pieces Page
• 1 Pick-a-Pattern Planning Page
• 1 Nonfiction Writing Planning Page
• 1 Fiction Writing Planning Page
• 2 Autumn Write and Draw Story Prompt Pages: acorn to oak tree, and a magical squirrel
• 2 Extra Final Draft Writing Pages for the story prompts
• 2 Opinion Writing Pages: are acorns more important for growing trees or feeding animals?
• 2 Fiction Writing Pages: a talking acorn helping forest friends
• 2 Informational Writing Pages: the life cycle of an acorn
• 2 Blank Writing Pages

HOW TO USE IT

Show students the craft steps with the PowerPoint, let them add their own artistic style, and then have them complete one or more of the writing tasks inspired by what they made. Use it for autumn writing, fall crafts, literacy centers, sub plans, homeschool projects, art integration and seasonal bulletin boards.

Lean into creative storytelling, focus on informational writing, or use the opinion prompts, depending on your students and goals. The planners, final draft pages, peer feedback, rubrics, exit ticket and reflections give the lesson structure if you want to spread it over more than one class.

FAQ

Who can use this resource?

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

What kinds of writing are included?

Fiction, nonfiction and opinion writing, with writing planners, final draft pages, peer feedback and reflection pages.

How long does this resource take?

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

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. 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.

Sincerely,

Ms Artastic