Learning intention
- To explore composition and scale to create abstract drawings.
Success criteria
- I can create
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Cambridge Primary Art & Design (0067) Learning objectives
Experiencing
E.01 Encounter, sense, experiment with
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Before the lesson
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Lesson plan
Recap and recall
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Differentiation
Learners needing support:
- Could use sticky tack or tape to keep the viewfinder in place while they sketch.
- Could find it hard to draw what is inside the viewfinder; they could trace the lines and shapes within the frame.
Learners working at a stretch:
- Should be encouraged to be expressive and experimental with their drawing and tools.
- Can layer multiple elements in their composition, such as drawing parts of the flower multiple times from different perspectives, to create a dynamic, more complex image.
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Assessing progress and understanding
Learners with secure understanding can:
- Select interesting compositions.
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Vocabulary definitions
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abstract
Art where the subject doesn't necessarily look like it does in real life.
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composition
Putting different elements together in a pleasing way.
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Example work


Sayes Court Primary School


Sayes Court Primary School


Sayes Court Primary School


Sayes Court Primary School


Sayes Court Primary School
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In this unit
Lesson 1: Botanical drawing
Lesson 2: Botanical prints
Lesson 3: Abstract flowers
Lesson 4: Botanical collage
Lesson 5: Art in different forms