Using a Combination of Drawing, Dictating, and Writing to Express Ideas
Using a Combination of Drawing, Dictating, and Writing to Express Ideas Objective: Students will learn to use drawing, dictating, and writing to narrate a single event or share information about a topic, meeting the Common Core standard K.W.7.
Learning Objectives
- Understand that ideas can be shared through pictures, speaking, and writing.
- Practice telling a story or describing a topic by drawing and speaking.
- Begin writing letters or words with help to share their ideas.
Materials Needed
- Plain white paper
- Crayons or colored pencils
- Pencil
- Story prompt cards (optional)
Key Vocabulary
- Dictate
- To tell someone what to write down.
- Narrate
- To tell a story or describe something.
- Drawing
- Using pictures to show ideas or tell a story.
Detailed Activities
Expressing Ideas through Drawing and Dictation
- Explain to your child that we can share our ideas by drawing pictures and telling someone about them.
- Give your child a simple story prompt, such as ‘My favorite animal’ or ‘What I did over the weekend.’
- Ask your child to draw a picture that shows their idea or story on the paper.
- After drawing, encourage your child to tell you about their picture while you write down their words exactly as they say them.
- Read back what you wrote to your child, pointing to the words as you read.
- If your child is ready, invite them to try writing a letter or word that relates to their drawing with your support.
Parent & Instructor Notes
- This lesson helps your child develop early writing skills by combining drawing, speaking, and writing.
- Encourage your child to tell their story in their own words and praise their efforts.
- Use simple prompts that relate to your child’s interests to keep them engaged.
Assessment Questions
- Can your child draw a picture about a topic or event?
- Is your child able to tell you about their drawing clearly?
- Does your child recognize that their spoken words can be written down as sentences?
Extension Ideas
- Create a simple picture book by having your child draw and dictate several pages about a topic.
- Use magazines or picture cards to inspire new drawing and storytelling ideas.
- Practice naming letters and sounds to build readiness for writing.
Frequently Asked Questions
That is perfectly fine! At this stage, drawing and dictating their ideas is an important step toward writing. Encourage them gently and focus on celebrating their storytelling.
You can write down exactly what your child says, even if you make mistakes. The goal is to show that spoken words can be turned into written words. Your support and encouragement are what matter most.
Short, frequent sessions of about 10-15 minutes a few times a week work well to keep your child interested and build their skills gradually.
Teacher’s Guide
Common Misconceptions:
- Children might think writing only means copying letters and not understand it can be about telling stories.
- Some children may be hesitant to draw or speak about their ideas and need reassurance.
Scaffolding Ideas:
For Struggling Students:
- Provide more guidance during dictation by asking simple questions to help them tell their story.
- Allow more time for drawing and encourage using scribbles if needed.
For Advanced Students:
- Encourage them to write simple words or sentences independently.
- Challenge them to tell more detailed stories using multiple pictures.
Pacing Recommendations:
- Allow about 10-15 minutes for drawing and dictating.
- Spend 10-15 minutes reviewing and reading the dictated story together.
- Use remaining time for practicing writing letters or words if the child is ready.
Standards
- K.W.7 — Use a combination of drawing, dictating, and writing to narrate a single event or share information about a topic.
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