Writing and Drawing About a Favorite Thing
Writing and Drawing About a Favorite Thing Objective: Students will be able to use a combination of drawing, dictating, and writing to compose informative texts about a topic of their choice, addressing the standard K.W.1.
Learning Objectives
- Understand that writing can include drawing and dictating as well as writing letters.
- Express an idea by combining drawing and writing.
- Begin to write simple words or letters to share information.
Materials Needed
- Paper or drawing notebook
- Crayons or colored pencils
- Pencil
- Eraser
Key Vocabulary
- Dictate
- To tell someone what to write or say while they write it down for you.
- Informative Text
- Writing that shares facts or information about a topic.
- Drawing
- Creating pictures to show ideas or tell a story.
Detailed Activities
Drawing and Writing About My Favorite Thing
- Begin by asking your child to think about their favorite thing, such as a toy, animal, or food.
- Provide paper and crayons or colored pencils, and invite your child to draw a picture of their favorite thing.
- After drawing, ask your child to tell you about the picture. Write down exactly what they say on a separate piece of paper.
- Next, encourage your child to try writing some letters or words related to their favorite thing with your help.
- Display the drawing and writing together, showing how pictures and words can work to share information.
Parent & Instructor Notes
- This lesson encourages early writing skills by combining drawing and verbal expression.
- Be patient and supportive as your child experiments with writing; it’s normal for letters and words to be imperfect at this stage.
- Use encouraging language and praise your child’s efforts to build their confidence.
Assessment Questions
- Can your child tell you about their drawing?
- Did your child attempt to write letters or words related to their picture?
- Can your child recognize the connection between their drawing and the words you wrote?
Extension Ideas
- Create a simple book with several pages where your child draws and writes about different favorite things.
- Use labels on objects around the house to help your child connect spoken words to written words.
- Read simple informative books together to show examples of writing that shares facts.
Frequently Asked Questions
It’s okay! Writing letters can be challenging at first. Focus on drawing and talking about their favorite thing, and slowly encourage letter writing over time.
You can write down exactly what your child says and show them the letters and words. Your support and interest are most important.
About 45 minutes, but feel free to pause and continue another day if your child needs breaks.
Teacher’s Guide
Common Misconceptions:
- Children may think writing only means writing letters perfectly.
- They might believe drawing is separate from writing rather than part of communication.
- Some children may be shy or reluctant to express ideas verbally.
Scaffolding Ideas:
For Struggling Students:
- Allow extra time for drawing and verbal expression.
- Use letter cards to help with writing letters.
- Praise all attempts and avoid focusing on spelling.
For Advanced Students:
- Encourage writing simple sentences about their drawing.
- Ask questions that prompt more detailed descriptions.
- Introduce labeling parts of their drawing with words.
Pacing Recommendations:
- Spend about 10 minutes on drawing and discussing the favorite thing.
- Use 15 minutes for dictating and writing down the child’s words.
- Allow 10-15 minutes for the child to try writing letters or words.
- Leave a few minutes at the end to review and celebrate their work.
Standards
- K.W.1 — Use a combination of drawing, dictating, and writing to compose informative texts in which they name what they are writing about and supply some information about the topic.
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