September Writing Practice Directed Drawing Fall Paragraph Writing and Draw

This September 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 September-themed illustration, and then write a paragraph inspired by their artwork.

Drawing first means students aren't staring at a blank page. They have something visual and personal to describe, explain or imagine. The drawings follow September's mix of back to school, fall and harvest themes: lunch box, apple, football, pumpkin, acorn, sunflower, cornstalk, hay bale, maple leaf, squirrel, scarecrow, basket, harvest moon, wheat, canning jar, umbrella, leaf, sweater, pencil, notebook, grapes, boot, bee, rain cloud and gourd.

WHAT'S INCLUDED (NON-EDITABLE PDF)

• 1 Resource Cover Page
• 1 About the Write and Draw Journals Page on art integration, directed drawing and paragraph writing
• 1 How to Use Write and Draws Page with prep ideas and classroom suggestions
• 1 September Write and Draw Booklet Cover, a student title page with a name line
• 1 September KWL Page for what students know, wonder and learn about September
• 1 September Poem Page
• 25 September Directed Drawing and Paragraph Writing Pages
• 1 September Art Challenge Page, a September landscape with warm colors, changing leaves, playful squirrels, fluttering butterflies or a cozy harvest scene

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 September write and draw booklet that students work through over time.

Because the writing grows from their own artwork, students feel more ownership. They can describe what they drew, add details, describe a September setting, imagine a fall adventure or explain a school object. 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.

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 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 directed drawing steps help every student succeed, and they can add their own creative details before writing.

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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

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YOU MAY: use the clip art as clip art, website graphics, binder covers or bulletin board decorations, and use this in creative ways and have as much fun with it as you like. 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