March Writing Practice Directed Drawing Spring Write and Draw Paragraph Writing

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

Starting with a drawing means students are not facing a blank page. They have something visual and personal to describe, explain or imagine. The directed drawings are by Kathleen McGiveron (Ms Artastic) and include shamrock, leprechaun, spring flower, rain boot, umbrella, rainbow, pot of gold, kite, daffodil, tulip, robin, bird nest, maple syrup, earth worm, bicycle, seed, flower pot, sunglasses, ladybug, caterpillar, lamb, cherry blossom, rabbit, four-leaf clover and horse shoe.

WHAT'S INCLUDED (NON-EDITABLE PDF)

• 1 Resource Cover Page
• 1 About the Write and Draw Journals Page
• 1 How to Use Write and Draws Page with prep ideas and classroom suggestions
• 1 March Write and Draw Booklet Cover, a student title page with a name line
• 1 March KWL Page for what students know, wonder and learn about March
• 1 March Poem Page
• 25 March Directed Drawing and Paragraph Writing Pages
• 1 March Art Challenge Page, where students draw a whimsical garden with leprechauns playing hide and seek among shamrocks and spring flowers under a rainbow

HOW TO USE IT

Use the pages for morning work, writing centers, early finishers, sub plans, independent practice, St. Patrick's Day and spring writing, or homeschool writing practice. Print single pages as you need them, or turn the set into a March write and draw booklet that students work through over time.

Because the writing grows out of their own artwork, students can write about what they created, add details, describe a setting or imagine a character. It is especially useful for reluctant writers, creative students 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 more 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 students feel successful, 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

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