Teach Cartooning to Middle Schoolers

2-D Art Cartooning Magic!

Are you ready to embark on an artistic cartooning adventure that will not only captivate your Middle Schoolers but also make teaching cartooning techniques an absolute delight? Look no further than this Middle School Beginning Cartooning Printable Book – the ultimate resource for art teachers working with grades 5 to 9. Let’s dive into the magic this 25-page booklet has to offer!

Making Cartooning Fun and Easy:

If the idea of teaching cartooning to kids feels daunting, fear not! This resource has been crafted to make the entire process not just educational but incredibly enjoyable. Whether you’re a seasoned art teacher or new to the world of cartooning, this product promises fun and ease in equal measure.

Unleashing Creative Expression:

This package introduces basic cartooning techniques to students while steering clear of the anime style. It includes a 25-page printable cartooning book coupled with a step-by-step illustrated lesson plan that’s ready to go! The journey begins with teaching students how to draw simplified head shapes and express facial expressions and emotions on caricature faces, setting the stage for a cascade of creativity.

Building Blocks of Cartoon Mastery:

From facial expressions, students progress to crafting more intricate and original caricatures, exploring cartoon-style head shapes, hairstyles, eyes, noses, and mouths. The knowledge deepens further as students learn to create full cartoon-style bodies in dynamic poses that show movement. The best part? Laughter becomes the litmus test for success – if you hear it in your classroom, your students are nailing the activity!

The Entire 49-page PDF :

Inside this treasure trove, you’ll find an 8-page illustrated, step-by-step lesson plan with scripted words to guide you effortlessly through the teaching process. The complete resource also includes a vocabulary handout, National CORE Visual Arts Standards, and the 25-page reproducible cartooning book for each student – a perfect fit for in-class use or distance learning at home!

Contents of the Booklet:

Delve into the booklet, where students will find inspiration in 9 pages of hairstyles and head shapes, along with cartoon-style eyes, noses, mouths, feet, hands, and clothing. The booklet also features two easy methods for drawing bodies in poses, caricature examples, a grading rubric, and more. With a color contrast handout and engaging worksheets, this resource is a complete package for a seamless and enjoyable teaching experience.

Kick Start the Year with a Cartooning Unit

Start the school year or introduce beginning figure drawing with this Printable  Book. This resource is not just a lesson plan – it’s a gateway to unlocking the artistic potential of your students. Make it a valuable addition to your teaching resources and witness the joy and creativity that blossom in your middle school art classroom! This book also can be combined with this Funny Folded Surprise Faces Lesson to showcase your student’s favorite caricature!

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