Lesson Plan
Sketch & Share Lesson Plan
Students will practice observational drawing by sketching a classmate’s portrait and develop public speaking skills through a brief presentation of their artwork.
This lesson strengthens artistic technique, active listening, empathy, and confidence in speaking before an audience, supporting Tier 1 classroom-wide social and emotional learning.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Prepare Materials
5 minutes
Step 1
Introduction & Demonstration
5 minutes
Step 2
Pair Assignment
2 minutes
Step 3
Blind Contour Warm-Up
5 minutes
Step 4
Observational Drawing
15 minutes
Step 5
Sharing & Presentation
5 minutes
Step 6
Reflection & Assessment
3 minutes

Slide Deck
Sketch & Share
Learning Objectives
Materials Needed
Peer Feedback Rubric
Demonstration Sketch
Pair Assignment (2 min)
Observational Drawing (15 min)
Sharing & Presentation (5 min)
Reflection & Assessment (3 min)

Worksheet


Warm Up

