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GRADES 3–5 · Eyes · Construction

Pupils and Highlights: Plan It in Shapes

Name ____________________ Date __________

WHAT YOU WILL MAKE

Make one labeled shape plan and one drawing built from it. Focus on pupils and highlights.

Shared feature reference for Eyes
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

Keep a small light shape inside a dark pupil.

  1. Divide the practice space in two. In the first half use only large guide shapes; label three useful landmarks.
  2. Draw the iris and pupil lightly.
  3. Reserve a tiny highlight shape.
  4. Shade around it without filling it in.
  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 highlight added randomly

Repair: Choose one light direction and keep it consistent.

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.

Pupils and Highlights: Plan It in Shapes · Practice page

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

1 · Warm-up: Pupils and Highlights
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: __________________________________________________