**Lesson Plan: Still Life Drawing for Primary 6**
**Subject:** Cultural and Creative Arts
**Topic:** Still Life Drawing
**Grade Level:** Primary 6
**Duration:** 1 hour
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### **Objectives:**
By the end of this lesson, students will be able to:
1. Define still life drawing.
2. Understand the significance of still life drawing in art.
3. Identify and arrange objects for still life composition.
4. Employ basic drawing techniques to create a still life drawing.
5. Appreciate the use of light and shadow in still life drawing.
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### **Materials Needed:**
- Pencils (HB and 2B)
- Erasers
- Drawing paper
- Objects for still life (e.g., fruits, vases, flowers, bottles)
- A light source (table lamp or natural light)
- A white cloth or table surface for displaying objects
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### **Introduction (10 minutes):**
**1. Warm-Up Activity:**
- Begin with a brief discussion about what still life drawing is. Ask students:
- "What do you think still life drawing means?"
- "Can you name some objects you might find in a still life drawing?"
- Explain that still life drawing involves creating art that depicts inanimate objects, often arranged in an interesting composition.
**2. Showing Samples:**
- Show some examples of famous still life drawings (from a book, online resources, or prints).
- Discuss key features of these drawings, such as the objects chosen, composition, and use of light and shadow.
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### **Instruction (20 minutes):**
**1. Setting Up the Still Life:**
- Demonstrate how to arrange the objects on a white cloth or table surface under a light source. Explain how positioning objects can create interesting compositions.
- Discuss the importance of perspective and how positioning the objects at different angles can affect the drawing.
**2. Basic Drawing Techniques:**
- Teach the basic techniques of still life drawing:
1. **Contour Drawing:** Start by drawing the outline of the objects.
2. **Proportion:** Ensure that objects maintain their relative size.
3. **Detailing:** Add details gradually, focusing on texture.
4. **Light and Shadow:** Use shading to represent light and shadow, creating depth.
- Demonstrate each step using a simple still life arrangement.
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### **Activity (20 minutes):**
**1. Hands-On Practice:**
- Have students select their drawing materials and arrange their chosen objects for a still life composition.
- Encourage students to take their time to closely observe the objects before sketching.
- Walk around the classroom to provide guidance and support as students draw, giving tips on how to improve their compositions and shading techniques.
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### **Conclusion (10 minutes):**
**1. Sharing and Feedback:**
- Allow students to display their drawings.
- Facilitate a discussion where students can share their experiences and what they found challenging or enjoyable.
- Provide positive feedback and constructive critiques where necessary.
**2. Review and Reflection:**
- Recap the main points of the lesson: the definition of still life drawing, the importance of composition, and the use of light and shadow.
- Ask students to reflect on the following questions:
- "What was your favorite part of creating your still life drawing?"
- "What challenges did you face while drawing the still life?"
**3. Assignment:**
- Encourage students to try another still life drawing at home with different objects and to experiment with different light sources, bringing their completed work to the next class for review.
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### **Assessment:**
- Informal assessment through observation during the activity and participation in discussions.
- Evaluate students' still life drawings based on their use of composition, proportion, detail, and shading.
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### **Extension Activity:**
- Introduce students to color still life drawing using colored pencils or watercolors in the next class to further their skills and understanding of color theory in art.
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**Note: Adaptations can be made based on students' skill levels and available resources.**