Drawing Activity

Imagery Draw

Imagery Draw

Practice metaphors by tapping into your creative side! What you need: Crayons, markers, or colored pencils How to prep: Simply print the pages. ​Directions: Draw the image that comes to mind when reading the metaphor sentences listed.Examples: My baby brother is a...

Making Connections Graphic Organizer

Making Connections Graphic Organizer

Good reader can take a narrative text and find ways to relate it to their lfie. Using this graphic organizer, draw or write to make connections between yourslef or the world and the text. Learning Benchmarks: Primary: The child effectively utilizes text comprehension...

Visualization Draw It Out

Visualization Draw It Out

The author uses descriptive words to paint a picture in the reader’s mind of what is happening throughout the story 1. Grab a buddy or sibling and a parent. 2. Parent: Read a scene or paragraph aloud as the two players close their eyes. 3. Once the read aloud is...

Look at a Character

Look at a Character

Folktales oftentimes have characters with strong traits. After reading a folktale of your choice, complete the character profile. Draw a picture of the character in the middle, and use adjectives to describe how they look and act on either side. Practice this two...

Understanding Poetry Using Pictures

Understanding Poetry Using Pictures

Step 1: Select one poem from The Earth under Sky Bear’s Feet: Native American Poems of the Land by Joseph Bruchac. The poem should be at least 6 lines and have a clear beginning, middle, and end. Step 2: Read the poem aloud and think of images that come to mind as you...

Personification Art

Personification Art

1. Read the sentence on the page containing personification. 2. Draw a representation of the inanimate object performing the action. It will probably be funny! 3. If you get stuck, here are some ideas: “Lightning danced across the sky.” - Draw a lightening bolt...

Onomatopoeia Comics

Onomatopoeia Comics

Create an original comic with onomatopoeia words! 1. Cut out the speech bubbles on the next page. This is where you’ll write your onomatopoeia words. 2. Use the following pages to write and draw your comic in the grids. 3. Glue the speech bubbles where you want them...

Reading Playbook B

Reading Playbook B

We are so glad you have our Reading Playbook in your hands and anticipate all of the fun that is to come as you slowly and steadily teach your child to read. We cannot wait for you to assume your rightful spot, front and center, as your child begins to see the art of...

Reading Playbook A

Reading Playbook A

We are so glad you have our Reading Playbook in your hands and anticipate all of the fun that is to come as you slowly and steadily teach your child to read. We cannot wait for you to assume your rightful spot, front and center, as your child begins to see the art of...