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Make Pictures With Lines and Shapes

Use lines and shapes to create and describe a picture. A complete set with exploration, practice and application. Use the linked unit for the learning sequence and teaching guide.

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Adult guidance · About 25 minutes · Pencil

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Make Pictures With Lines and Shapes

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Lines can be different

An adult reads: A line can be straight, curved or zigzag. Shapes can be combined to make pictures. There are many good ways to create.

Use the material to work through each task. Show the requested response.

1.Draw three straight lines.

2.Draw three curved lines.

3.Use a circle and a triangle to make a picture.

4.Make a repeating pattern with two shapes.

5.Tell an adult what your picture shows.

6.Can two people make different pictures from the same shapes?

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Lines can be different

An adult reads: A line can be straight, curved or zigzag. Shapes can be combined to make pictures. There are many good ways to create.

Use the material to work through each task. Show the requested response.

1.Draw three straight lines.

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Uses mostly straight lines.

One possible response: Three straight strokes.

2.Draw three curved lines.

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Uses curved rather than only straight lines.

One possible response: Three curved strokes.

3.Use a circle and a triangle to make a picture.

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Uses both shapes.

One possible response: A circle face with a triangle hat.

4.Make a repeating pattern with two shapes.

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Repeats a consistent pair.

One possible response: Circle, square, circle, square.

5.Tell an adult what your picture shows.

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Connects description and drawing.

One possible response: A picture described in the student’s own words.

6.Can two people make different pictures from the same shapes?

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Accepts reasonable creative variation.

One possible response: Yes. People can combine shapes in different ways.

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Pre-K · arts music · Matching answer key included · US Letter and A4

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Review the key words and representations in Make Pictures With Lines and Shapes. Use the Explore activity to check readiness before removing support.

How to use this worksheet

Begin with: Draw three straight lines.
Connect the response to: Use a circle and a triangle to make a picture.
Ask students to apply the idea: Tell an adult what your picture shows.

A common mistake to discuss

Accepting an answer without checking whether it uses the material and satisfies the requested relationship or criteria.

What to practice next

Continue to Make Pictures With Lines and Shapes: Apply and Create.

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