Draw and Label (unlined)

Learn about the Draw and Label strategy that students can use to enhance their vocabulary and comprehension skills.

What is Draw and Label?

Draw and Label is a versatile learning technique that encourages students to visually represent words and their meanings. This method is effective for various grade levels and can be adapted to suit different learning objectives.

Draw and Label is recommended in Words Their Way by Bear, et. al., and Orton-Gillingham based programs for students of all ages (countinerintuitively, even older students as well).

Teachers can use this method to help students reinforce their understanding of vocabulary, explore multiple word meanings, and differentiate between similar-sounding words.

How do we use the Draw and Label method in English and Language Arts (ELA)?

Draw and Label is a method of learning vocabulary and reinforcing comprehension, where students:

Read the word out loud
Write the word next to the printed word
Create a drawing that illustrates the word's meaning

This version of Draw and Label is unlined. It is meant for upper elementary students who are developmentally ready to write words without lines. We also offer a lined version for younger students.

Why is the Draw and Label worksheet used in schools?

Draw and label is a good activity at a variety of levels to demonstrate the meaning of words. It helps students engage with vocabulary in a more interactive and memorable way.

This method is particularly useful for:

Illustrating multiple meanings: Words like 'bed' can be illustrated in different contexts (e.g., a place to sleep, the bottom of a river).
Distinguishing homophones: The differences in words like 'Flour' and 'Flower' can be more easily remembered through visual representations.
Reinforcing comprehension: By drawing and labeling, students create a strong visual memory associated with each word.
Supporting various learning styles: This method caters to visual and kinesthetic learners.

After completing their drawings, students can use their illustrations in various sorts and activities, further reinforcing their learning.

How can I make a Draw and Label worksheet?

Worksheet Creator for Spelling is a free tool that allows teachers to create Draw and Label worksheets for their students.

Simply enter the words you want to include in a worksheet, choose the Draw and Label (unlined) template, and download the worksheet.

Create a Draw and Label worksheet