Half Self Portrait

Obj. 7a, 21a, 21b



Instructions:

  1. Gather your materials: A large picture of yourself, a piece of paper and drawing materials of your choice.

  2. Fold and cut the picture of yourself in half (an adult can help guide you through this).

  3. Place the paper on the missing half of the portrait.

  4. Notice all your facial features and the shapes they are made of.

  5. Create the other half of your picture. Have fun artists!

Enrichment:

Use a picture of someone else in your family or even a pet!

InterACTions:

  • Can you help me fold this photo in half? When we fold it in half what happens?

  • What do you notice about your facial features?

  • I observe that your eyes are…

  • What do you think is the best way to start the missing half of your photo?

  • Wow! I can see you are really concentrating on drawing the ____ with great detail.