Learning intention
- To explore mark making using pencils by creating a simple observational drawing.
Success criteria
- I can use a pencil to make marks.
- I
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Cambridge Primary Art & Design (0067) Learning objectives
Experiencing
E.02 Explore media, materials, tools,
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Before the lesson
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Lesson plan
Recap and recall
Check learners can recall: How to grip a pencil. How to draw different lines (wavy, straight, zigzag, spiral, thick, thin). Different ways to use drawing materials. Names of shapes and different types of lines.
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Differentiation
Learners needing support:
- Could trace the shape of the object with their fingers and describe the shape before drawing it.
- Could use pencil grips to hold their pencil correctly.
Learners working at a stretch:
- Could experiment with using light and dark lines to add tone to their drawing.
- Could draw two different types of flowers together in the same picture to show how different shapes, lines, and details can be combined.
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Assessing progress and understanding
Learners with secure understanding can:
- Use a pencil to make different marks, such
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Vocabulary definitions
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curved
A smooth, round line that bends.
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detail
A small part that helps show what something looks like.
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In this unit
Lesson 1: Observational pencil drawings
Lesson 2: Drawing faces
Lesson 3: Painting to music
Lesson 4: Cutting skills
Lesson 5: Paper animal sculptures
Maintained by: Kapow Primary team
Last update: 13th May, 2025
