Learning objective
- To develop observational drawing.
Success criteria
- I can recognise and describe shapes in an
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National curriculum
Art and design
Pupils should be
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Cross-curricular links
Mathematics
Geometry – properties of shapes
Pupils
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Before the lesson
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Lesson plan
Recap and recall
Explain to the children that you will call out a series of names for different drawing marks and that they then need to draw it on paper, in sketchbooks or on a whiteboard. Ask them to hold up what they draw each time. Call out the following words, pausing between each one to allow time…
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Adaptive teaching
Pupils needing extra support
Should support children by drawing the basic shapes with them and then allow them to focus on adding the details and textures; should use a photograph of a toy (or of their own) and take a light photocopy of this; can work on top of the photocopy so that they can focus on observing and drawing the texture and details with mark making.
Pupils working at greater depth
Should encourage these children to work in colour and to use marks to imply tone.
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Assessing progress and understanding
Pupils with secure understanding indicated by: describing and then drawing the shapes
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Vocabulary definitions
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mark making
The creation of different lines, patterns and shapes.
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observation
To look at something carefully.
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Example work
Burton-on-the-Wolds Primary School, Loughborough
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In this unit
Maintained by: Kapow Primary team
Last update: 3rd January, 2024
