Lesson Plan
Emotion in Lines Plan
Students will explore how expressive line work and simplified facial features can convey distinct emotions, culminating in a quick individual sketch that communicates their chosen feeling clearly.
Visualizing emotion through drawing strengthens artistic expression and emotional literacy, empowering students to translate internal feelings into compelling imagery.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Teacher Preparation
5 minutes
Step 1
Introduction
2 minutes
Step 2
Demonstration
5 minutes
Step 3
Guided Sketching
8 minutes
Step 4
Independent Application
3 minutes
Step 5
Reflection
2 minutes
Slide Deck
Can You Sketch Emotion?
Learning Objective
Why It Matters
Expressive Line Quality
Key Facial Features
Demo: Three Emotions
Guided Practice
Independent Sketch
Reflection & Share
Worksheet
Quiz
Sketching Emotions Quiz
