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GRADES 3–5 · Ears · Construction

Ear Rim Thickness: Plan It in Shapes

Name ____________________ Date __________

WHAT YOU WILL MAKE

Make one labeled shape plan and one drawing built from it. Focus on ear rim thickness.

Shared feature reference for Ears
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

Show the folded rim as a narrow band.

  1. Divide the practice space in two. In the first half use only large guide shapes; label three useful landmarks.
  2. Draw the outer ear shape.
  3. Add an inner curve following part of the rim.
  4. Let the curves separate and meet where observed.
  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: Two identical nested outlines

Repair: Vary the distance between the curves.

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.

Ear Rim Thickness: Plan It in Shapes · Practice page

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

1 · Warm-up: Ear Rim Thickness
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: __________________________________________________