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GRADES 3–5 · Noses · Construction

Nose Tip Shapes: Plan It in Shapes

Name ____________________ Date __________

WHAT YOU WILL MAKE

Make one labeled shape plan and one drawing built from it. Focus on nose tip shapes.

Shared feature reference for Noses
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

Build the tip from a rounded form.

  1. Divide the practice space in two. In the first half use only large guide shapes; label three useful landmarks.
  2. Sketch the tip as a light rounded shape.
  3. Attach the base on either side.
  4. Refine the outline and erase the construction circle.
  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: A ball glued onto a face

Repair: Blend the tip into the bridge and base.

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.

Nose Tip Shapes: Plan It in Shapes · Practice page

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

1 · Warm-up: Nose Tip Shapes
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: __________________________________________________