Christmas Writing Practice Directed Drawing Christmas Paragraph Writing and Draw

This Christmas 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 directed drawing, create a Christmas-themed illustration, and then write a paragraph inspired by their artwork.

Drawing first means students are not staring at a blank page. They have something visual and personal to describe, explain or imagine. The drawings include Santa Claus, reindeer, Christmas tree, elf, gingerbread man, candy cane, mistletoe, stocking, Christmas light, wreath, ornament, bear, penguin, bell, candle, present, gingerbread house, Christmas sweater, dove and cardinal. The directed drawings are created by Kathleen McGiveron (Ms Artastic).

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 Christmas Write and Draw Booklet Cover Page, a student title page with a name line
• 1 Christmas KWL Page for what students know, wonder and learn about Christmas
• 1 Christmas Poem Page
• 20 Christmas Directed Drawing and Paragraph Writing Pages
• 1 Christmas Art Challenge Page where students illustrate a mischievous gingerbread cookie causing holiday havoc in the kitchen

HOW TO USE IT

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

Because the writing comes from their own artwork, students feel ownership over it. They can describe what they drew, add details, set a scene or imagine a character, which makes it especially helpful for reluctant writers and visual learners.

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 drawing steps are there to help students feel successful, and they can add their own creative details before they write.

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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. Any 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