Back to School Craft Pencil Craft and Write BTS Writing Prompts Sub Plans

This Back to School Pencil Craft and Write combines an art and craft lesson with fiction and non-fiction writing. Students follow a tutorial to make a pencil craft, then add their own touches with a choice of cut-and-glue elements so every craft looks a little different.

After the craft, students write about it using planning pages, prompt pages or blank writing pages, and finish with coloring, reflection and a 3 Stars and a Wish. The adaptable templates make it suitable for 1st to 5th grade. The craft is made in the style of the Ms Artastic YouTube Channel.

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WHAT'S INCLUDED (NON-EDITABLE PDF AND PPT VERSION)

• Lesson Plan (2 pages)
• Learning Standards Covered
• Lesson Hook: a warm-up drawing challenge
• About the Theme reading to read aloud or for students to read
• 2 Rubrics so you can tailor the lesson to your students
• Writing Peer Feedback page
• 3 Stars and a Wish self-reflection page
• Various Craft Elements for student-led, unique designs
• Example of the craft
• Educator Step-by-Step Instructions and PowerPoint Step-by-Step, handy for you or a sub
• Craft Templates with a choice of elements
• Non-Fiction and Fiction Writing Planning Pages
• Non-Fiction and Fiction Writing Prompt Pages for primary and intermediate writers
• Blank Writing Pages

This resource uses American English.

HOW TO USE IT

Photocopy the craft elements and put a few out at each table so students can choose the ones they want. Save the unused pieces with the lesson plan for next year, which means less prep and less waste. The templates suit different skill levels, so you can run it as a quick activity or a more detailed project.

The writing pages come in primary and intermediate versions, so you can match the writing to your learners and age group. Students practice drawing, crafting and writing that reflects the craft they made.

FAQ

What grades is it for?

1st to 5th grade, with templates and writing pages you can adapt.

What kind of writing does it include?

Fiction and non-fiction planning pages, prompt pages and blank writing pages.

Can I leave it for a sub?

Yes. The educator step-by-step instructions and the PowerPoint step-by-step are there to make instruction easy for you or a substitute.

Is it editable?

No. It is a non-editable PDF and PPT version.

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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