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GRADES 3–5 · Hair · Revision Lab

Hairline Shapes: Find It and Fix It

Name ____________________ Date __________

WHAT YOU WILL MAKE

Make a before-and-after repair pair with an explanation. Focus on hairline shapes.

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Draw it step by step

Separate hairline from the outside hair silhouette.

  1. Read the common mistake below. Make a small trial that demonstrates that mistake, without labeling anyone’s appearance as wrong.
  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. Make a corrected version using the suggested repair. Add an arrow to the changed area and explain why it reads more clearly.

Watch out → Try this

Common drawing problem: Hairline and outer edge are the same

Repair: Keep both shapes visible in the plan.

Check your work: Can your partner identify the deliberate drawing repair without being told?

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

Hairline Shapes: Find It and Fix It · Practice page

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

1 · Warm-up: Hairline Shapes
2 · Before the repair
3 · Revise one choice
4 · Independent application

My evidence: Can your partner identify the deliberate drawing repair without being told?

I changed __________________ because I noticed __________________.

My next practice goal: __________________________________________________