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GRADES 3–5 · Mouths · Construction

The Lip Meeting Line: Plan It in Shapes

Name ____________________ Date __________

WHAT YOU WILL MAKE

Make one labeled shape plan and one drawing built from it. Focus on the lip meeting line.

Shared feature reference for Mouths
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

Use the middle line to organize the mouth.

  1. Divide the practice space in two. In the first half use only large guide shapes; label three useful landmarks.
  2. Mark mouth corners.
  3. Observe dips and rises of the meeting line.
  4. Add lip edges around it with lighter pressure.
  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 straight slit in every mouth

Repair: Notice the middle line before the outline.

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.

The Lip Meeting Line: Plan It in Shapes · Practice page

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

1 · Warm-up: The Lip Meeting Line
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: __________________________________________________