Lesson 4: Shape in art
Recognising basic shapes in objects and artwork and beginning to understand how they help to form drawings. Applying this knowledge to begin drawing a portrait inspired by Paul Klee's Senecio.
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Before the lesson
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Lesson plan
1. Recap and recall
Explain that the children will look at three shapes and decide which one could be the odd one out and why. Display the Presentation: Odd one out and arrange the children in pairs. Ask them to discuss which shape is the odd one out and explain their reason.
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Maintained by: Kapow Primary teamLast update: 27 March 2026
