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GRADES 3–5 · Expressions · Construction

Brows Show a Question: Plan It in Shapes

Name ____________________ Date __________

WHAT YOU WILL MAKE

Make one labeled shape plan and one drawing built from it. Focus on brows show a question.

Shared feature reference for Expressions
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

Try a small eyebrow change without redesigning the face.

  1. Divide the practice space in two. In the first half use only large guide shapes; label three useful landmarks.
  2. Draw a simple neutral face.
  3. Raise or angle one brow slightly.
  4. Keep the other features stable and ask what the change suggests.
  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: Every expression changes every feature

Repair: Change one variable first.

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.

Brows Show a Question: Plan It in Shapes · Practice page

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

1 · Warm-up: Brows Show a Question
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: __________________________________________________