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GRADES 3–5 · Cartoon Design · Construction

Three Expressions, One Character: Plan It in Shapes

Name ____________________ Date __________

WHAT YOU WILL MAKE

Make one labeled shape plan and one drawing built from it. Focus on three expressions, one character.

Shared feature reference for Cartoon Design
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 identity while changing emotion.

  1. Divide the practice space in two. In the first half use only large guide shapes; label three useful landmarks.
  2. Draw three matching head outlines.
  3. Keep hairstyle and feature spacing consistent.
  4. Change brows, eyes, and mouth for three expressions.
  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: The design changes with each mood

Repair: Keep two identity clues constant.

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.

Three Expressions, One Character: Plan It in Shapes · Practice page

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

1 · Warm-up: Three Expressions, One Character
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: __________________________________________________