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Design a monster
I can design a monster by drawing and using different shapes.
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- Year 3
Design a monster
I can design a monster by drawing and using different shapes.
Lesson details
Key learning points
- Identifying the shapes in different monster drawings helps us recreate them.
- Arranging and combining shapes in different ways can create unique monsters.
- Sketching using light lines helps mistakes to be corrected easily.
- Line and texture can be used to add details to make drawings more interesting.
Keywords
Shape - a two-dimensional area with a defined boundary, like a circle, square, or triangle
Combine - to bring together different elements to form a whole
Detail - a small part of something that adds to its overall appearance
Feature - something that makes it special or different
Texture - how something feels when it is touched
Common misconception
Pupils may think the shapes they use need to be perfect or uniform when sketching.
Remind children of the difference between organic and geometric shapes. Organic shapes do not need to be uniform or perfect.
Use the concept of sketching lightly to build confidence in the drawing process, reminding students that "mistakes" are part of refining their creations. As pupils add lines and textures, prompt them to think about how these details reflect their monster’s personality.
Teacher tip
Equipment
Licence
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Prior knowledge starter quiz
6 Questions
Q1.Which tool can help you to fix a mistake in a drawing?
Which tool can help you to fix a mistake in a drawing?
pen
ruler
oil pastels
Q2.Which of these has an organic shape?
Which of these has an organic shape?
A
C
Q3.Match each shape or object to the correct type: organic or geometric.
Match each shape or object to the correct type: organic or geometric.
Q4.What is the purpose of drawing light lines?
What is the purpose of drawing light lines?
to make the drawing darker
to make the drawing permanent
Q5.What does the keyword 'feature' mean?
What does the keyword 'feature' mean?
a part of something that makes it simple
a whole thing that creates something simple
Q6.What do you need to combine shapes?
What do you need to combine shapes?
perfection
texture
Assessment exit quiz
6 Questions
Q1.Which detail can make your monster unique?
Which detail can make your monster unique?
a body
a face
Q2.True or false: combining shapes in your monster drawing can create the monster’s body.
True or false: combining shapes in your monster drawing can create the monster’s body.
False
Q3.Match the keywords to their definitions:
Match the keywords to their definitions:
Q4.Which of the following is an example of texture?
Which of the following is an example of texture?
a letter
Q5.Which is not an example of a texture?
Which is not an example of a texture?
dots
squiggles
stippling
Q6.Order the steps when creating your monster.
Order the steps when creating your monster.
