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Lesson 5: Surface decoration

Comparing sculptures by different artists, and evaluating and adding detail to their own finished artworks.

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Before the lesson

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Lesson plan

1. Recap and recall

Arrange the children into pairs. Hand out a whiteboard and pen and a copy of the Resource: Knowledge organiser: Art and design - Sculpture and 3D: Abstract shape to each child. Display the Presentation: Using the Knowledge organiser. Ask the children to write some questions about the unit. Once they have done so, ask them to ask their partner the questions. Can their partner answer the questions without looking at their Knowledge organiser?

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Maintained by: Kapow Primary teamLast update: 27 March 2026

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