Thanksgiving Writing Practice Directed Drawing Fall Paragraph Writing and Draw

This Thanksgiving Write and Draw resource combines a step-by-step directed drawing with paragraph writing practice for grade 2 to 5 students. Students follow a simple directed drawing, create a Thanksgiving-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 cornucopia, turkey, pumpkin, cranberry, gravy, mashed potatoes, corn, apple pie, leaf, basket, pumpkin pie, gourd, apple, pumpkin spice latte, acorn, scarecrow, football, turkey dinner, caramel apple and mushroom.

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 Thanksgiving Write and Draw Booklet Cover Page, a student title page with a name line
• 1 Thanksgiving KWL Page for what students know, wonder and learn about Thanksgiving
• 1 Thanksgiving Poem Page
• 20 Thanksgiving Directed Drawing and Paragraph Writing Pages
• 1 Thanksgiving Art Challenge Page, a gratitude garden collage where every plant, flower, tree or creature represents something students are thankful for

HOW TO USE IT

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

Because the writing grows out of their own artwork, students have a stronger sense of ownership. They can describe a Thanksgiving table, imagine a fall setting or write about gratitude. 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 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 are there to help students feel successful, and they can add their own creative details before writing.

What skills does it support?

Paragraph writing, creative writing, drawing confidence, fine motor skills, visual literacy, vocabulary, gratitude reflection 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

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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.

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Ms Artastic