Draw And Explain

Worksheet Description

This worksheet engages students in a creative and reflective task where they are to imagine themselves stranded on a desert island. They are instructed to draw five items they would like to have with them and to write explanations for their choices. The worksheet provides five blank squares for the illustrations and adjacent lines for the corresponding explanations. This format combines visual expression with written communication, allowing students to illustrate and articulate their survival strategy.

The worksheet aims to cultivate students’ ability to prioritize and rationalize under hypothetical survival circumstances. Through drawing, it encourages visual thinking and creativity, allowing students to visually communicate their ideas. The requirement to explain their choices promotes critical thinking and reasoning skills, as students must consider the utility and necessity of each item. This exercise also introduces basic survival concepts, giving students an opportunity to explore essential needs versus wants.