Look, Spell, Write & Draw Writing Assessment: Foundation is a fun and flexible resource designed to support early sentence writing, phonics awareness and visual comprehension. These worksheets use simple clipart and structured tasks to guide students in identifying CVC words, spelling them independently, using them in sentences and illustrating their meaning.

This engaging activity provides a scaffolded approach to writing and is ideal for reinforcing foundational skills such as letter-sound relationships, correct spelling of decodable words, and basic punctuation. The drawing component allows students to visualise their written ideas, further supporting comprehension and creativity.

With editable templates and an assessment rubric aligned to Foundation Australian Curriculum outcomes, this resource is perfect for targeted instruction, classroom rotations or writing assessment checkpoints.

Key Learning Outcomes:

• ✅ Identify and spell CVC words using letter-sound correspondence
• ✅ Construct simple sentences using target vocabulary
• ✅ Apply correct letter formation, punctuation and spacing
• ✅ Develop visual comprehension through drawing
• ✅ Strengthen writing fluency and confidence in early learners

What’s Included:

• 33 worksheet templates with CVC image prompts
• Assessment rubric aligned to Foundation Australian Curriculum outcomes
• A suggested answers guide
• Editable versions of the worksheets and rubric for customisation and differentiation
• Versions available in our basic fun font and Australian state fonts

Materials Needed:

• Printed worksheets
• Pencils, crayons or markers
• Optional: phonics charts or letter-sound mats

How to Use:

• Model the activity using a sample worksheet: observe the image, sound out the CVC word, write it in boxes and use it in a sentence
• Guide students through the writing and drawing components
• Encourage rereading for punctuation, spacing and clarity
• Use the rubric to assess sentence construction, vocabulary, spelling and handwriting

Ideas for Classroom Use:

• 💡 Use as a warm-up during phonics or writing sessions
• 💡 Set up in literacy rotation stations for independent work
• 💡 Add to student portfolios as evidence of writing and phonics progress

Top Teacher Tips:

• 💛 Add sentence starters or a class word wall for added support
• 💛 Highlight student work with detailed drawings in a classroom display
• 💛 Differentiate by adjusting the number of words or complexity of prompts

Look, Spell, Write & Draw Writing Assessment: Foundation is a fun, hands-on way to build sentence fluency and foundational writing skills—making early writing both accessible and enjoyable for young learners.