Line Art Lesson Element of Art Line 4th Grade Types of Lines Lion Art Project

This Line Lions Art Lesson teaches the element of art: line through a bold lion art project designed for grade 4. Students learn that line is one of the seven elements of art and that artists use it to build shapes, outline objects, create patterns, add texture, show movement, guide the viewer’s eye and communicate feelings.

Students then put that learning into a complete lion artwork, using straight, curved, wavy, zigzag, spiral, horizontal, vertical, diagonal, thick, thin, broken, dashed and looping lines, plus hatching and cross-hatching, to create a patterned mane and creative background. It suits elementary art teachers, classroom teachers, substitute teachers and homeschool families.

WHAT'S INCLUDED (NON-EDITABLE)

• Teacher Pages: detailed grade 4 lesson plans, suggested visual art standards, a teacher guide about line in art and critical-thinking questions
• Types of Lines anchor chart and student handout
• Practice Lines fine motor activity
• Project Pages: lion templates, cut-and-glue flower and leaf templates, a Build-a-Lion planning page and a Pick-a-Pattern choice page
• Visual Step-by-Step Tutorial and a finished artwork example
• Assessment and Display: art rubric, bulletin-board display sign and KWL chart
• Literacy: read-and-respond passage about line in art, reading-comprehension questions and answer key, spelling word list and test, opinion writing and line writing activities
• Reflection: artist statement pages, artwork reflection pages, peer feedback, 3 Stars and a Wish, and goal setting
• Compare-and-Contrast Activity for line and pattern, with answer key
• Extension Pages: Elements of Art and Principles of Design, gray scale exploration, shapes and forms, mandala design and emphasis
• Slideshow about line, types of lines, texture, pattern, movement, value and feelings
• Step-by-Step Slideshow for creating the Line Lion artwork
• Bonus link/QR code to a video demonstration

WHAT STUDENTS LEARN

Students explore how artists use line to create shapes and outlines, build patterns, add texture, show movement, create value and depth, add emphasis, guide the viewer’s eye and communicate feelings. They also see how hatching and cross-hatching create darker values, and how different lines can make artwork feel calm, energetic, bold or delicate.

Students can use the lion templates or design their own with the Build-a-Lion page, choosing ears, eyes, noses and mouths. The Pick-a-Pattern page gives them pattern choices for the mane and background, so they practice line on purpose while making their own creative decisions.

FAQ

What grade is it for?

It is designed for grade 4 and can be adapted for nearby elementary grades.

Is a slideshow included?

Yes. There is a slideshow about line in art and a step-by-step project slideshow.

Is there a video demonstration?

Yes. A bonus link/QR code to a video demonstration is included.

Can students design their own lion?

Yes. They can use the templates or create their own lion with the Build-a-Lion planning page.

How long does it take?

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

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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

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YOU MAY: use this in creative ways and have as much fun with it as you like. For clip art, you may use the images 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.

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Ms Artastic