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If you’re new to the world of lesson plans for drawing and want to teach your students how to create realistic and impressive artwork inspired by spring, you’re in the right place. In this lesson, we will explore how to teach graphite drawing to your middle or high school art classes using the theme “Chicken or the Egg” as a silly, playful spring or Easter subject matter that will surely excite even the most apathetic students. This approach to drawing and shading will help your students build essential drawing skills that can be applied to any valuable black and white image.

Do you find yourself answering the same questions repeatedly, like ‘What do I do next?’ Well, prepare to leave all that frustration behind because I’ve got something amazing for you! THE CHICKEN OR THE EGG – AN EASY STEP-BY-STEP SPRING ART LESSON PLAN FOR DRAWING. Say goodbye to the stress of planning every step because this lesson has your back. This comprehensive package provides everything you need to teach value and shading techniques with a fun focus on drawing the chicken or the egg,  and the reference images are simple and appropriate for all skill levels.

***Before completing this shading lesson, students should have some experience with shading simple forms.

I recommend starting the unit with one of the following introduction to shading exercises:

Introduction to Shading: Beginner Worksheets

Beginner Value and Shading Worksheets

With its easy-to-follow step-by-step format, this spring art lesson plan for drawing in high school is like having an extra teacher by your side. It empowers you to focus on what you truly love—teaching art. This incredible resource takes care of the planning and guiding aspects, freeing you to dive deeper into meaningful teaching moments with your students.

INCLUDED IN THIS SPRING ART LESSON PLAN FOR DRAWING IN GRAPHITE:

✅ 20 Gridded and Non-Gridded Fully Edited and Cropped Reference Images of Chicken or Egg

✅ 26 Slide Editable Canva Slideshow- with lots of examples and step-by-step instructions

✅ Step-by-step Lesson Handout with QR Code

✅ Ready to Use Practice Drawing and Shading Worksheets

✅ Two Video Demonstrations- showing the lesson unfold for Students

✅ Easy to Follow Teacher Instructions

✅ Comprehensive Rubric For Easy Grading

 

 

 

This SPRING ART LESSON Resource Package is a TIME-SAVING GAME CHANGER ⏰

❤️ The materials are all organized in one place to use year after year.

❤️ Materials students can refer back to when the teacher is busy or unavailable

❤️ Clear step-by-step instructions explaining how to complete the Chicken or Egg Value Drawing and Shading with lots of visual examples are easy to use.

❤️ TIME-SAVING video drawing demonstrations are great for when students are absent and need a review.

❤️ Great for multiple ability levels and builds student confidence in art

 

 

See the spring-themed art lesson plan in action

 

 

Don’t just take my word for it – art teachers everywhere are raving about the Drawing and Shading Chicken or Egg spring art lesson plan for high school! Here’s what they have to say:

 

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “All Inside Out Art Teachers’ lessons are perfect and easy to use; this one got my students excited and working hard! Their final projects were awesome.” – Art Teacher, Shannon G.

 

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “Wonderful for teaching shading, values, and self-assessment to junior high students.  They became engrossed in the technical activity and the self-assessment tool. ” – Art Teacher, Deborah G.

 

 

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

❓ What level of ability is this graphite shading lesson suitable for?

This lesson can be used with beginner or advanced artists; however, they should have experience shading simpler shapes before this lesson. This project usually follows these introductory lessons on shading:

✏️ Beginner Value and Shading Worksheets

✏️ Art Worksheets Value and  Shading

❓ Can this beginner visual art lesson be used virtually and in the classroom?

Yes, this lesson is compatible with a variety of instructional methods. You can seamlessly incorporate the lesson materials into your classroom setup, whether you use interactive whiteboards, projectors, or personal devices. Enjoy the freedom to choose the best approach for you and your students. The lesson materials are easily accessible on your preferred device, making it effortless to integrate them into your virtual or in-classroom teaching practice.

❓ What materials will my students need to complete this spring art project?

This cost-effective high school art  project only requires:

✅ Pencils (HB, 2B, and 4B)

✅ White Drawing Paper

✅ Ruler

✅ Eraser

✅ Pencil and sharpener

Looking for more value and discounted projects to enhance your art lessons?

Need a comprehensive drawing and shading lesson bundle that caters to both beginners and advanced artists? Look no further! Beginner Drawing and Shading in Graphite Bundle is designed to make drawing and shading accessible, enjoyable, and engaging for everyone.

 

 

All of my lessons can be shared with your students through Google Classroom or any digital platform and are formatted to work for distance learning or in the classroom. You can find more ready-to-go, easy-to-follow, time-saving art lessons in my RESOURCE SHOP.

 

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