[ART ACTIVITY] Cartoon Yourself Drawing

THIS PRODUCT WAS UPDATED ON 5/17/18

This art activity is a kid-favorite - not only do students learn about cartoons, but they learn how to draw themselves as a cartoon! This lesson is a great way to learn about your students and build community, which lends itself to other important discussions. This is ideal to use as a first day activity, in an art class or in a general education classroom. Who doesn't love a cartoon?

Students choose an adjective that describes their personality. Based on that adjective, they plan out a cartoon version of themselves on the included worksheet. Students use the 4 page Drawing Guide, filled with graphics, to help them build their character.

Once students have figured out their plan, they get to work. Students sketch out their cartoon-selves and then create an awesome background made out of the adjective they chose.

This lesson includes a detailed teaching guide and a presentation with step-by-step directions and clear visuals - it could be taught by anyone. No matter if you are an art teacher, 5th grade homeroom teacher, or a 7th grade history teacher - your kids will eat this up!

LESSON INCLUDES: Editable PPT presentation, PDF presentation, 4 page Drawing Guide, Planning Worksheet, Teaching Guide

SUITABLE FOR:: Students in grades 4-8, any type of class.

DURATION: This project could be as short as an hour or as long as 5 hours, depending on the size of paper and how detailed you encourage students to work.

MATERIALS NEEDED:

• Paper (printer paper for shorter projects, 12"x18" paper for longer projects)

• Pencils & Erasers

• Black Markers (ideally thick and thin sharpies)

• Colored Markers or Colored Pencils

• Copies of print outs

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