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Lesson 1: Observational drawing - Option 2: Christmas themed

Drawing a winter tree from observation, giving close consideration to the detail and texture of the subject.
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Before the lesson

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Lesson plan

1. Recap and recall

Before starting this unit you might want to check children can recall:

  • How to use pencils with varying pressure to create different marks.

  • How to use observation and sketch objects.

  • How to draw objects in proportion.

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Example work

Montem Academy, Slough
Montem Academy, Slough
Montem Academy, Slough
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In this unit

Assessment – Art and design Y5: Craft and design: ArchitectureLesson 1: Observational drawing – houses
Lesson 1: Observational drawing – Option 2: Christmas themed
Lesson 2: House monoprintLesson 2: Winter tree monoprint – Option 2: Christmas themedLesson 3: Be an architectLesson 4: Friedensreich HundertwasserLesson 5: Monument
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