Lesson by: Jennifer Hamilton
Description of Lesson
Students will create a cityscape using simple lines and shapes showing perspective in the style of the book “Rose’s Garden” by Peter H. Reynolds. Students will add painted paper flowers to show contrast between a black and white line drawing and colorful flowers. The lesson will have themes of nature, helping the environment, and creating a more colorful community.
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Lesson Goals
*optional* I can show perspective in my cityscape drawing.
Images from the book “Rose’s Garden”
by Peter H. Reynolds
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Step 1 Read the book “Rose’s Garden to students and have a discussion about the themes in the book
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Step 2 Gather your supplies
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Step 3 Draw your city!
Download the free city drawing guide for your students by clicking on the picture above
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Step 4 Make or gather your painted papers
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Step 5 Add painted paper flowers in front of your city. Don’t forget the stems and leaves!
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Step 6 You can add color to your cities using watercolor or markers. This is optional but can be fun to make your city super colorful!
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