December Writing Practice Directed Drawing Winter Paragraph Writing and Draw

This December 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 December 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 by Kathleen McGiveron (Ms Artastic) include holly, snowflake, snowy tree, reindeer, bear, cat, penguin, snowman, gingerbread, poinsettia, candy cane, holiday light, owl, bell, polar bear, stocking, train, bird, candles, kid, elf, cardinal, ornament, Santa's hat and wreath.

WHAT'S INCLUDED (NON-EDITABLE PDF)

• 1 Resource Cover Page
• 1 About the Write and Draw Journals Page about art integration, directed drawing and paragraph writing
• 1 How to Use Write and Draws Page with prep ideas and classroom suggestions
• 1 December Write and Draw Booklet Cover Page, a student title page with a name line
• 1 December KWL Page for what students know, wonder and learn about December
• 1 December Poem Page
• 25 December Directed Drawing and Paragraph Writing Pages
• 1 December Art Challenge Page: design a magical winter village with twinkling lights and cheerful holiday festivities

HOW TO USE IT

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

Because the writing comes from their own artwork, students feel more ownership. They can describe what they drew, add details, describe a winter setting or imagine a character. It suits reluctant writers, creative students and visual learners especially well, and gives calm, creative work during a busy season.

FAQ

Who can use this resource?

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 it.

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 feel successful, and they can add their own creative details.

What skills does it support?

Paragraph writing, creative writing, drawing confidence, fine motor skills, visual literacy, vocabulary, written expression and art-to-literacy connections.

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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 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.

Sincerely,

Ms Artastic