Back to School Writing Practice Directed Drawing BTS Paragraph Writing and Draw

This Back to School 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 school-themed illustration, and then write a paragraph inspired by their artwork.

Drawing first gives students something visual and personal to describe, explain or imagine, so they are not starting from a blank page. The drawings follow a back to school theme: backpack, pencil case, pencil, pen, eraser, ruler, scissors, glue, lunch box, water bottle, crayon, marker, book, science beaker, paint palette, sticky note, globe, desk, school bus, apple, bookworm, owl, dinosaur, shoe and clipboard.

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 Back to School Write and Draw Booklet Cover, a student title page with a name line
• 1 Back to School KWL Page for what students know, wonder and learn about the new school year
• 1 Back to School Poem Page
• 25 Back to School Directed Drawing and Paragraph Writing Pages
• 1 Back to School Art Challenge Page, where students illustrate and describe their ideal classroom pet

HOW TO USE IT

Use the pages for morning work, writing centers, early finishers, sub plans, the first week of school or homeschool writing practice. Print single pages as you need them, or turn the set into a back to school write and draw booklet that students work through over time.

Because the writing comes from their own artwork, students feel more ownership. They can describe a classroom object, explain how it is used, imagine a school adventure or add details to their drawing. It suits reluctant writers and visual learners especially well.

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 drawing steps are there so every student can succeed, and they can add their own details once they finish.

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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. For clip art, you may use it 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