What is our theme?
Opinion writing
What is the lesson (overall purpose)?
Student will draw a picture of their favorite food and dictate what it is and why it is their favorite.
This activity furthers students knowledge and understanding that written words can help share voiced opinions.
MA Guidelines/Standards:
APL 2: The child will demonstrate eagerness and curiosity as a learner.
W.PK.1. Dictate words to express a preference or opinion about a topic
W.PK.2. Use a combination of dictating and drawing to supply information about a topic.
Learning Outcomes:
- Student will show eagerness and confidence to share their opinion.
- Student will dictate words to express their preference/opinion.
- Student will supply information through their drawing and dictation.
Songs, Books & Videos (Motivational Techniques)
- Play soft music while your child is drawing/working.
- A snack OR their favorite food pick to accompany and inspire your child while they work.
Materials
- Paper
- Coloring tools (crayons, markers, colored pencils)
Activity (Procedure):
- Start the activity by asking your child what their favorite food is. Ask them to start drawing a picture of their favorite food, while you prepare this food OR a snack (totally optional!)
- When they’ve completed their drawing, ask them to tell you what they drew and why it is their favorite food. Write down exactly what they say.
Activity Wrap Up:
Remind your child they have all kinds of opinions and preferences that they can continue to share with others through drawings and dictation.
How do I know what my child is learning? (Assessment)
- Is my child showing interest in this activity?
- Does my child draw on topic or do they draw something unrelated?
- Is my child able to use his/her words to share what they drew and why they chose what they chose.
How can you extend this activity? (Modifications)
What else would your child like to share with others?
Prompt ideas to draw and dictate:
What is your favorite thing to do in the summer and why?
What is your favorite animal and why?
Who do you love and why?
Where would you like to visit and why?
What do you want to be when you grow up and why?
Helpful Hints: (Pitfalls & Solutions)
If your child draws something off topic, don’t worry.
See what you can learn from what they drew. Still ask them what they drew and why they drew it. Still write down what they say, and emphasize the power that can be had through sharing their art and words.
Opinion writing
What is the lesson (overall purpose)?
Student will draw a picture of their favorite food and dictate what it is and why it is their favorite.
This activity furthers students knowledge and understanding that written words can help share voiced opinions.
MA Guidelines/Standards:
APL 2: The child will demonstrate eagerness and curiosity as a learner.
W.PK.1. Dictate words to express a preference or opinion about a topic
W.PK.2. Use a combination of dictating and drawing to supply information about a topic.
Learning Outcomes:
- Student will show eagerness and confidence to share their opinion.
- Student will dictate words to express their preference/opinion.
- Student will supply information through their drawing and dictation.
Songs, Books & Videos (Motivational Techniques)
- Play soft music while your child is drawing/working.
- A snack OR their favorite food pick to accompany and inspire your child while they work.
Materials
- Paper
- Coloring tools (crayons, markers, colored pencils)
Activity (Procedure):
- Start the activity by asking your child what their favorite food is. Ask them to start drawing a picture of their favorite food, while you prepare this food OR a snack (totally optional!)
- When they’ve completed their drawing, ask them to tell you what they drew and why it is their favorite food. Write down exactly what they say.
Activity Wrap Up:
Remind your child they have all kinds of opinions and preferences that they can continue to share with others through drawings and dictation.
How do I know what my child is learning? (Assessment)
- Is my child showing interest in this activity?
- Does my child draw on topic or do they draw something unrelated?
- Is my child able to use his/her words to share what they drew and why they chose what they chose.
How can you extend this activity? (Modifications)
What else would your child like to share with others?
Prompt ideas to draw and dictate:
What is your favorite thing to do in the summer and why?
What is your favorite animal and why?
Who do you love and why?
Where would you like to visit and why?
What do you want to be when you grow up and why?
Helpful Hints: (Pitfalls & Solutions)
If your child draws something off topic, don’t worry.
See what you can learn from what they drew. Still ask them what they drew and why they drew it. Still write down what they say, and emphasize the power that can be had through sharing their art and words.
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