Learning intention
Using texture, tone and proportion in a drawing.
Success criteria
- I can sketch lightly and adjust my drawing
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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
Watch the Learner video: Layering colour.
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Differentiation
Learners needing support:
- Could use a writing slope, pencil grips and thicker pencils, which are easier to control.
- Could focus on building one or two colours.
Learners working at a stretch:
- 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, to create a realistic tone.
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Assessing progress and understanding
Learners with secure understanding can:
- Sketch lightly and change proportions.
- Use different lines
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Vocabulary definitions
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blend
To mix colours or shades together smoothly.
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layering
To put things on top of each other to create different effects.
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In this unit
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
Maintained by: Kapow Primary team
Last update: 20th May, 2025
