What started as a Fast Finisher activity, has been transformed into something more. It has provided rich texts and colorful illustrations to go along with them that are a rich resource to add to our FVR library. And the best part is that students are using their originality and creativity to do so. I introduce you to: Complete the doodle. Step One. Find some very simple doodles. Google search, “complete the drawing” and click on the images that result from this search. You will see a lot of images that look like scribbles, or single lines. That is the beginning of a drawing. Step Two. Let students create. Based on the doodle, students will use their imagination to add on to the doodle and flesh out a drawing of something that incorporates the original doodle. For example, I have had students create an elephant, a fairy and a flower from the same initial doodle. The key is to ask students to use their imagination. And color. Bold color. Use lots of color to make memorable pictures. Step Three. Create a text. Once students have completed their drawings, collect them. Redistribute each drawing to a different student so that no one has their own drawing. Now, students create a story for the drawing they have in their possession. This gets interesting because I do not allow students to ask questions of the artist. Students have to imagine what the drawing is for themselves. Sometimes it is pretty obvious, and other times, it is a complete guess. If your students are familiar with Invisibles, have them create a character sketch when they write. This reinforces high frequency vocabulary such as characteristics, origin, likes and dislikes. To go further, have students create a story. Using structures such as has, can (or can’t), wants, goes also reinforces high-frequency vocabulary. Step Four. Follow up. Once students have written a text, you can choose to collect the text and drawings as-is, have students type them, or type them yourself (correcting any grammatical errors as you go. This is really dependent upon the amount of time you have to dedicate to this activity.) Once again, collect all the texts and drawings.
Step Five. Create a book for your FVR library. Finally, put all the drawings and texts into a single bound text. (I use sheet protectors and clear front report folders.) Add the text to your FVR library. Students LOVE reading texts they have created, and these are no exception.
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