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GRADES 3–5 · Eyes · Construction

Eyes Behind Glasses: Plan It in Shapes

Name ____________________ Date __________

WHAT YOU WILL MAKE

Make one labeled shape plan and one drawing built from it. Focus on eyes behind glasses.

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

Draw frames without losing the eyes.

  1. Divide the practice space in two. In the first half use only large guide shapes; label three useful landmarks.
  2. Place both eyes first.
  3. Observe the bridge and draw frame shapes around them.
  4. Keep the eyes visible and remove doubled edges.
  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: Frames drift away from the face

Repair: Compare the bridge position with the nose.

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.

Eyes Behind Glasses: Plan It in Shapes · Practice page

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

1 · Warm-up: Eyes Behind Glasses
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: __________________________________________________