Learning objective
- To apply an understanding of texture, tone and proportion in a drawing.
Success criteria
- I can sketch
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National curriculum
Art and design
Pupils should be
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Cross-curricular links
None.
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Before the lesson
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Lesson plan
Recap and recall
Ensure the children have the Resource: Knowledge organiser: Art – Drawing with realism ready. Display the Presentation: Knowledge organiser and give children some time to work through the tasks.
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Adaptive teaching
Pupils needing extra support
Could use a writing slope, pencil grips and thicker pencils which are easier to control; could focus on building one or two colours.
Pupils working at greater depth
Should experiment with using a mixed media approach by including elements of collage; should use layering to build up colours rather than choosing just one, particularly to create a more sophisticated tone.
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Assessing progress and understanding
Pupils with secure understanding indicated by: sketching lightly and adjusting until happy
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Vocabulary definitions
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layer
A single thickness or piece of material that lies over or under another.
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refine
To make small changes to improve a drawing and add more detail.
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In this unit
Assessment - Art and design Y4: Drawing
Lesson 1: 3D pencil drawings
Lesson 2: Texture and tone
Lesson 3: Showing proportion
Lesson 4: Creating an effective composition
Lesson 5: Using texture, tone and proportion in drawing
Lesson 6: Every picture tells a story
