Dragon Eye Art Lesson Element of Art Line 5th Grade Line Art Project Dragon Art

This Line Dragon Eye Art Lesson is a ready-to-teach Grade 5 art project that teaches the element of art: line. Students create a detailed dragon eye artwork filled with patterns, texture, movement and expressive line work.

It is made for elementary art teachers, classroom teachers, homeschool families and substitute teachers who want a structured line lesson with clear student supports. Students learn how artists use lines to outline shapes, define forms, create texture, build patterns, show movement, create value, add emphasis and guide the viewer's eye, then put that knowledge to work in a bold, display-worthy dragon eye.

WHAT'S INCLUDED (NON-EDITABLE PDF AND A POWERPOINT STEP BY STEP)

• Grade 5 lesson plan, suggested visual art standards, teacher directions for prepping and using the resource, and critical thinking questions
• Types of Lines anchor chart, student handout and Practice Lines worksheet
• Dragon eye templates: cut-and-glue template pieces and a dragon eye artwork template
• Planning pages: Build-a-Dragon Eye and Pick-a-Pattern
• Line artwork page and visual step-by-step tutorial page
• Element of Art Line student reading page
• Fast finisher dragon eye coloring page
• Art rubric and bulletin board display sign
• Art exploration page and KWL chart for line
• Read and respond passage about line in art, questions and answer key
• Spelling word list and spelling test
• Extension pages: Explore Line, gray scale exploration, shapes and forms, mandala design and emphasis activity
• Writing pages: opinion writing about dragons, Dragon's Secret creative writing and a writing activity about lines
• Analysis pages: artwork message reflection, Elements and Principles analysis, and a texture and pattern compare and contrast page with answer key
• Reflection pages: goal setting, artwork reflections, peer feedback, 3 Stars and a Wish and artist statements
• Finished artwork examples
• Slideshow for teaching line concepts and project steps
• Bonus link/QR code to a video demonstration (streamed online, not a downloadable video file)

WHAT STUDENTS LEARN

Students learn that line is one of the seven elements of art and that artists use it to build drawings, create shapes, add details, communicate ideas and organize a composition. They practice horizontal, vertical, diagonal, curved, wavy, zigzag and spiral lines, then apply them as textures, patterns, scales, details and expressive features in their dragon eye.

They also see how line can create shape, form, texture, pattern, movement, value, depth and emphasis. The planning pages help students make their own design choices, while the templates and step-by-step visuals support students who need extra guidance. The project connects easily to writing, reflection, art vocabulary and class discussion.

HOW TO USE IT

Use it for Grade 5 art lessons, line and types of lines units, texture and pattern lessons, fantasy or dragon art projects, art sub plans, homeschool art, art centers, writing and art integration, bulletin board displays and early finisher activities.

FAQ

What grade is this designed for?

Grade 5. It may also work for nearby grade levels depending on student ability and the amount of teacher support provided.

Is there a video demonstration?

Yes. A bonus link/QR code to a video demonstration is included. The video is streamed online and is not a downloadable video file.

Does it include writing or literacy connections?

Yes. It includes a read and respond activity with answer key, writing prompts, an opinion writing page, reflection pages, a spelling word list and test, and artist statement pages.

How long will this lesson take?

It depends on your class length and how many extension pages you use. The main dragon eye artwork will usually take multiple art periods.

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ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Kathleen McGiveron (Ms Artastic) is an artist who has been featured on NBC LX News and designs art lessons for kids and educational resources for teachers. She is the founder of Ms Artastic and hosts the Ms Artastic YouTube Channel and Podcast.

TERMS OF USE

Images and lessons are copyright products.

YOU MAY: use this in creative ways and have as much fun with it as you like. Any clip art may be used as clip art, website graphics, binder covers or bulletin board decorations. Additional licenses are available for school use.

YOU MAY NOT: use this on OutSchool, put it on your blog, share it with other teachers, administration or districts (admin can buy additional licenses), sell it, give it out for free or photocopy it for others.

Sincerely,

Ms Artastic