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GRADES 3–5 · Expressions · Construction

A Laughing Face: Plan It in Shapes

Name ____________________ Date __________

WHAT YOU WILL MAKE

Make one labeled shape plan and one drawing built from it. Focus on a laughing face.

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

Coordinate mouth, cheeks, and eyelids.

  1. Divide the practice space in two. In the first half use only large guide shapes; label three useful landmarks.
  2. Draw the mouth opening.
  3. Lift cheek shapes and narrow the lids as observed.
  4. Keep the head shape recognizable.
  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: Only the mouth changes

Repair: Use at least one cheek and eye clue.

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.

A Laughing Face: Plan It in Shapes · Practice page

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

1 · Warm-up: A Laughing Face
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: __________________________________________________