Lesson 8: Rectangular Objects (Form)
Children study the top image and complete the following drill work:
- Draw a rectangle and turn it into the cap A.
- Draw a rectangle and turn it into the hat B.
- Draw a rectangle and turn it into the cage C.
- Draw a rectangle and turn it into the basket D.
- Draw a rectangle and turn it into the sled E.
- Draw a rectangle and turn it into the box trap F.
The instructor teaches children how to place a roof on a house:
- Ask children to study the house sketch labeled A-F on the bottom image.
- Draw the rectangle A, B, C, D.
- Bisect AB at E and draw a vertical line as high as the apex F is to be.
- Draw FA and FB.
- Ask children to repeat drawing the house with a roof a few times until mastered.
Children complete the following drill work:
- Draw a horizontal rectangle. To the top add an obtuse triangle. Turn it into house G.
- Draw a horizontal rectangle. To the top add a right triangle. Turn it into the shed H.
- Draw a horizontal rectangle. To the top add an acute triangle. Turn it into the house I.
- Draw a horizontal rectangle. To the top add an obtuse triangle. Turn it into the barn J.