### Lesson Plan: Introduction to Drawing
**Grade Level:** Primary 3
**Subject:** Cultural and Creative Arts
**Duration:** 60 minutes
**Topic:** Introduction to Drawing
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**Objective:**
By the end of the lesson, students will be able to:
1. Understand the basic concepts of drawing.
2. Identify and use basic drawing tools.
3. Create simple drawings using shapes and lines.
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**Materials Needed:**
- Pencils
- Erasers
- Drawing paper
- Crayons/Colored pencils
- Rulers
- Examples of simple line drawings
- Whiteboard and markers
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**Procedure:**
**1. Introduction (10 minutes)**
- **Greeting and Warm-Up:** Start with a friendly greeting and a fun question to engage students (e.g., "Who here loves to draw?").
- **Objective Sharing:** Briefly explain what they will learn today and why drawing is an exciting and useful skill.
**2. Lesson Development (25 minutes)**
- **Explanation (10 minutes):**
- Discuss what drawing is and different kinds of drawing (e.g., sketching, doodling).
- Show examples of simple line drawings.
- Talk about the importance of shapes and lines in drawing.
- Introduce basic drawing tools: pencil, eraser, paper, ruler, and crayons/colored pencils.
- **Demonstration (15 minutes):**
- Demonstrate drawing simple shapes (circle, square, triangle) and lines (straight, curved).
- Show how to combine shapes to create simple objects (e.g., a house, a tree, a face).
**3. Guided Practice (15 minutes)**
- Distribute drawing paper and pencils to each student.
- Walk students through drawing a simple object step-by-step (e.g., draw a house using squares and triangles).
- Encourage students to follow along, offering individual assistance as needed.
**4. Independent Practice (10 minutes)**
- Allow students to create their own simple drawings using shapes and lines.
- Encourage creativity and offer crayons/colored pencils for them to color their drawings.
**5. Conclusion (5 minutes)**
- Display some of the students' drawings and encourage them to discuss what they drew.
- Praise students for their effort and creativity.
- Briefly review the key concepts learned.
- Assign a simple drawing homework: Draw their favorite animal using shapes and lines.
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**Assessment:**
- Observe students during the guided and independent practice to assess their understanding and application of the lesson.
- Collect and review the completed drawings to provide feedback.
- Homework review in the next class for further assessment.
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**Extension Activity:**
For students who finish early or need more challenge, provide additional drawing tasks, such as creating a scene (e.g., a park or beach) using multiple objects.
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**Differentiation:**
- Offer simpler tasks or additional guidance to students who may need extra help.
- Provide more complex drawing challenges to advanced students.
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**Note:**
Ensure a supportive environment where students feel comfortable expressing their creativity and experimenting with their drawings.