Learning intention
- To recognise how artists use shape in drawing.
Success criteria
- I can recognise
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Cambridge Primary Art & Design (0067) Learning objectives
Experiencing
E.03 Gather and record experiences
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Before the lesson
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Lesson plan
Recap and recall
Check learners can recall: Different types of line (wavy, straight, zigzag, thick, thin). How to draw different textures. How to sketch lightly. How shading can show tone (light and dark areas).
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Differentiation
Learners needing support:
- Could outline the basic shapes over the top of the pictures on the Activity: Plant images.
- Should have slide 4 of the Presentation: See like an artist displayed on the board to guide them.
- Could use the Activity: Sketching for shape templates.
- May choose from a limited number of items with fewer shapes, such as a leaf or simple flower.
Learners working at a stretch:
- Could choose complex objects.
- Should use shading to add tone.
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Assessing progress and understanding
Learners with secure understanding can:
- Show good knowledge of shapes by recognising them
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Vocabulary definitions
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artist
A person who creates pictures, paintings, sculptures or other types of art to share ideas and feelings.
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geometric shape
A regular shape with straight lines and angles.
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In this unit
Lesson 1: See like an artist
Lesson 2: Shading
Lesson 3: Take a closer look
Lesson 4: Imagination in bloom
Lesson 5: Paper to pixels
Maintained by: Kapow Primary team
Last update: 13th May, 2025
