Make Pictures With Lines and Shapes: Explore and Explain
Use lines and shapes to create and describe a picture. A focused learn activity. Use the linked unit for the learning sequence and teaching guide.
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Unit goals and teaching guide →Adult guidance · About 10 minutes · Pencil
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Pre-K · arts music · Matching answer key included · US Letter and A4
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Before you begin
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: Practice Independently.
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