Line Art Lesson Types of Lines Leopard Art Project 3rd Grade Art Activity

This Line Art Leopards Art Lesson gives Grade 3 students a creative way to explore the element of art: line while making a bold leopard artwork full of pattern, texture, movement and personality.

Students learn how artists use straight, curved, wavy, zigzag, dashed, diagonal, horizontal, vertical, thick, thin and repeated lines to create shape, texture, mood, movement and emphasis, then apply those ideas to their leopard spots, leaves and background. It is made for elementary art teachers, classroom teachers, substitute teachers and homeschool families looking for a types of lines project, jungle animal art activity or Elements of Art lesson.

WHAT'S INCLUDED (NON-EDITABLE)

• Detailed Grade 3 Lesson Plans with suggested visual art standards
• Teacher Guide about line in art, plus critical-thinking and discussion questions
• Line in Art Anchor Chart and Types of Lines Handout
• Line Practice Activities
• Templates: leopard, leaves and leopard spots
• Build-a-Leopard creative planning page and Pick-a-Pattern student choice page
• Visual Step-by-Step Tutorial
• Finished Artwork Example
• Art Rubric and Bulletin-Board Display Sign
• Fast-Finisher Activity and KWL Chart
• Reading-Comprehension Activity with answer key
• Sight Words and Art Vocabulary, Spelling List and Spelling Test
• Writing Activities, Artist Statement Pages and Artwork Reflection Pages
• Goal-Setting and Extension Activities
• PowerPoint Presentation about line, pattern, texture, movement and mood
• PowerPoint Step-by-Step Project Presentation
• Bonus Link to a Video Demonstration

WHAT STUDENTS LEARN

Students explore how artists use line to draw and outline objects, create shapes, build patterns, add texture, show movement, communicate mood, guide the viewer’s eye and make artwork more expressive.

They can use the leopard template or design their own with the Build-a-Leopard page, and choose their own line patterns for the spots, leaves and background, so each finished artwork looks different. The PowerPoint introduces line as an element of art and then guides students through the project step by step.

FAQ

What grade is it for?

It is designed primarily for Grade 3 and can be adapted for nearby elementary grades.

Is a PowerPoint included?

Yes. It includes a PowerPoint about line in art and a PowerPoint with step-by-step project instructions.

Is there a video?

Yes. A bonus link to a video demonstration is included. The video streams through the link and is not a downloadable file.

How long does the lesson take?

Most classes need about 2 to 4 art periods, depending on class length, drying time and which extension activities you use.

Is it suitable for homeschool?

Yes. The lesson plan, PowerPoint, templates, reading activities and video support make it easy to use at home or in a homeschool co-op.

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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. 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