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GRADES 3–5 · Ears · Construction

Ears on a Turned Head: Plan It in Shapes

Name ____________________ Date __________

WHAT YOU WILL MAKE

Make one labeled shape plan and one drawing built from it. Focus on ears on a turned head.

Shared feature reference for Ears
Shared feature reference. It may not show this task’s exact pose, accessory, or style. Use the teacher’s matching reference too.

Draw it step by step

Place the visible ear in relation to the jaw.

  1. Divide the practice space in two. In the first half use only large guide shapes; label three useful landmarks.
  2. Plan the turned head and jaw.
  3. Find the visible ear position from the reference.
  4. Draw only the parts not hidden by the head or hair.
  5. In the second half rebuild the subject using your plan, then remove guides that no longer help.

Watch out → Try this

Common drawing problem: An ear pasted beside the head

Repair: Check its attachment before adding folds.

Check your work: Can you point to three landmarks that helped place the drawing?

Materials: pencil, eraser, paper, and a mirror or teacher-approved reference. Optional black drawing pen; no painting required.

Ears on a Turned Head: Plan It in Shapes · Practice page

Name ____________________ Make light trials first. Divide a box further if your task needs extra versions.

1 · Warm-up: Ears on a Turned Head
2 · First plan
3 · Revise one choice
4 · Independent application

My evidence: Can you point to three landmarks that helped place the drawing?

I changed __________________ because I noticed __________________.

My next practice goal: __________________________________________________