How to use: Print first for the main practice. Then use the device to repeat activities and save progress.
Objective
I can draw a picture that matches my story by showing the character, the setting, and the action.
Materials
Sharpened pencil
Eraser
Ruled paper (primary lines preferred)
Mini-lesson — Pictures that match your words
A good illustration does not need to be perfect. It just needs to match the words. Your picture helps the reader understand your story fast.
Show the main character
Draw who the story is about.
Keep the character easy to recognize (same hair, same pet, same hat).
Show the setting
Where is it happening? (park, home, beach, school)
Add one or two setting details: tree, door, sun, table.
Show the action
What is happening in this part?
Use simple action clues: running legs, a ball in the air, a door opening.
Keep it clean
Leave space for words if you need it.
Add color neatly, inside the lines when you can.
Add a label (optional)
Write one small label if it helps: dog, park, mom.
Labels should be short and easy to read.
Ask yourself:
"Does my picture match my words?"
Video will not be included when printing or saving as PDF.
Guided Practice — Draw what the sentence says
Choose 3 sentences from the Trace menu and copy them neatly on paper.
Then use the Tracing Pad to practice words, sentences, and marks.
Tracing Pad
Drag & Drop — Match the picture to the story
Each open book shows a short part of the
lost red ball story on the left page.
Drag the picture card that matches and drop it
on the right page of the book.
Beginning — “I lost my red ball at the park.”
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Middle — “I looked for it behind the bench and under the slide.”
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End — “At last, I found it near the big tree and smiled.”
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Quick Check — Illustrating my story
Answer each question about making a picture that matches your words.
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