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GRADES 3–5 · Hair · Construction

Hairline Shapes: Plan It in Shapes

Name ____________________ Date __________

WHAT YOU WILL MAKE

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

Shared feature reference for Hair
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

Separate hairline from the outside hair silhouette.

  1. Divide the practice space in two. In the first half use only large guide shapes; label three useful landmarks.
  2. Draw the full skull lightly.
  3. Place the hairline where hair begins.
  4. Add the outer hair mass with volume beyond the skull.
  5. In the second half rebuild the subject using your plan, then remove guides that no longer help.

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Common drawing problem: Hairline and outer edge are the same

Repair: Keep both shapes visible in the plan.

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.

Hairline 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: Hairline 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: __________________________________________________