Design a monster
Lesson details
Learning outcome
I can design a monster by drawing and using different shapes.
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.
Teacher tip
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.
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Prior knowledge starter quiz
6 Questions
Q1.Which tool can help you to fix a mistake in a drawing?
Q2.Which of these has an organic shape?
Q3.Match each shape or object to the correct type: organic or geometric.
geometric shape
organic shape
organic shape
geometric shape
Q4.What is the purpose of drawing light lines?
Q5.What does the keyword 'feature' mean?
Q6.What do you need to combine shapes?
Assessment exit quiz
6 Questions
Q1.Which detail can make your monster unique?
Q2.True or false: combining shapes in your monster drawing can create the monster’s body.
Q3.Match the keywords to their definitions:
to bring together different elements to form a whole
a two-dimensional area with a defined boundary, like a circle, square,
a small part of something that adds to its overall appearance
Q4.Which of the following is an example of texture?
Q5.Which is not an example of a texture?
Q6.Order the steps when creating your monster.
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The starter quiz will activate and check your pupils' prior knowledge, with versions available both with and without answers in PDF format.
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The assessment exit quiz will test your pupils' understanding of the key learning points.
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