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Design a monster

I can design a monster by drawing and using different shapes.

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Design a monster

I can design a monster by drawing and using different shapes.

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Lesson details

Key learning points

  1. Identifying the shapes in different monster drawings helps us recreate them.
  2. Arranging and combining shapes in different ways can create unique monsters.
  3. Sketching using light lines helps mistakes to be corrected easily.
  4. 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.
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6 Questions

Q1.
Which tool can help you to fix a mistake in a drawing?
Correct answer: eraser
pen
ruler
oil pastels
Q2.
Which of these has an organic shape?
A
Correct answer: B
C
Correct answer: D
Q3.
Match each shape or object to the correct type: organic or geometric.
Correct Answer:triangle,geometric shape

geometric shape

Correct Answer:stone,organic shape

organic shape

Correct Answer:leaf,organic shape

organic shape

Correct Answer:square,geometric shape

geometric shape

Q4.
What is the purpose of drawing light lines?
Correct answer: to correct mistakes easily
to make the drawing darker
to make the drawing permanent
Q5.
What does the keyword 'feature' mean?
Correct answer: a part of something that makes it special
a part of something that makes it simple
a whole thing that creates something simple
Q6.
What do you need to combine shapes?
Correct answer: creativity
perfection
texture

6 Questions

Q1.
Which detail can make your monster unique?
a body
Correct answer: horns
a face
Correct answer: sharp teeth
Q2.
True or false: combining shapes in your monster drawing can create the monster’s body.
Correct answer: True
False
Q3.
Match the keywords to their definitions:
Correct Answer:combine,to bring together different elements to form a whole

to bring together different elements to form a whole

Correct Answer:shape,a two-dimensional area with a defined boundary, like a circle, square,

a two-dimensional area with a defined boundary, like a circle, square,

Correct Answer:detail ,a small part of something that adds to its overall appearance

a small part of something that adds to its overall appearance

Q4.
Which of the following is an example of texture?
Correct answer: squiggles
a letter
Correct answer: stippling
Correct answer: dashes
Correct answer: dots
Q5.
Which is not an example of a texture?
dots
squiggles
stippling
Correct answer: numbers
Q6.
Order the steps when creating your monster.
1 - combine and arrange three shapes
2 - lightly sketch
3 - add details