Daily Lesson Plan: Doodle Art for Grade 7

 

Grade: 7

Subject: Doodle Art
Duration: 40 minutes
Objective:

• Introduce students to doodle art as a form of creative self-expression.
• Teach basic doodle techniques and inspire students to create their unique doodle artwork.

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Lesson Plan

1. Introduction (5 minutes)

• Greet students and briefly introduce doodle art as a fun and spontaneous form of drawing.
• Show examples of simple doodles (patterns, shapes, abstract art, characters, etc.).
• Highlight how doodling can boost creativity and help express ideas.

2. Warm-Up Activity (5 minutes)

• Distribute blank sheets and ask students to:
  • Draw basic shapes (circles, squares, triangles).
  • Fill each shape with patterns (lines, dots, zigzags, waves).
• Encourage students to experiment without erasing mistakes.

3. Main Activity (25 minutes)

1. Demonstration (5 minutes):

   • Draw a simple doodle on the board, incorporating shapes, patterns, and characters.
   • Explain the process of layering patterns and mixing elements.
   • Encourage personal touches, such as favorite objects or themes.

2. Student Activity (20 minutes):

   • Students will create their own doodle artwork based on a theme:
     • Suggested themes: “Underwater World,” “Space Adventure,” “Jungle Fun,” or “Dreamland.”
   • Guide students as they work, offering feedback and encouragement.

4. Wrap-Up and Reflection (5 minutes)

• Showcase a few students’ doodles.
• Ask students how they felt while creating their doodles and what inspired them.
• Assign optional homework: Create a doodle page based on a theme of their choice and bring it to the next class.

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Materials Needed

• Blank A4 or A3 papers
• Pencils, erasers
• Black markers or fine-tip pens

Assessment

• Observe creativity, use of patterns, and effort.
• Encourage participation and originality.

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Rubric for Doodle Art Lesson

Subject: Doodle Art
Duration: 40 minutes
Objective:

1. Introduce students to doodle art as a form of creative self-expression.
2. Teach basic doodle techniques and inspire students to create their unique doodle artwork.

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Criteria	Excellent (4)	Good (3)	Fair (2)	Needs Improvement (1)
Creativity & Originality	Demonstrates exceptional creativity with unique and imaginative ideas. Combines patterns, shapes, and themes seamlessly.	Shows good creativity and originality, though some elements may be repetitive.	Displays limited creativity; relies on simple or commonly used patterns with minimal effort.	Lacks originality; minimal effort or very few patterns and ideas included.
Use of Patterns & Techniques	Utilizes a variety of patterns and doodle techniques effectively, creating a visually engaging design.	Uses several patterns and techniques but could explore more variety.	Includes some patterns and techniques but repeats or oversimplifies them.	Few or no patterns; minimal use of doodle techniques.
Effort & Engagement	Demonstrates full effort and stays engaged throughout the activity; artwork reflects dedication.	Shows consistent effort and stays engaged, with some room for improvement.	Puts limited effort into the artwork; engagement was inconsistent.	Little to no effort shown; minimal participation or engagement.
Theme Interpretation	Artwork aligns perfectly with the given theme, showing depth and thought in its representation.	Artwork aligns well with the theme but may lack depth or complexity.	Some connection to the theme is evident, but it is unclear or underdeveloped.	Minimal or no connection to the theme; lacks focus.
Neatness & Presentation	Artwork is exceptionally neat, well-presented, and visually appealing.	Artwork is generally neat and presentable but may have small areas of messiness.	Artwork shows noticeable messiness and lacks overall neatness.	Artwork is messy and lacks proper presentation.

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Grading Scale

• 20–16 (Excellent): Outstanding effort and skill; met or exceeded all expectations.
• 15–11 (Good): Strong work with minor areas for improvement.
• 10–6 (Fair): Adequate effort but needs improvement in creativity, technique, or engagement.
• 5 or below (Needs Improvement): Requires significant improvement in most areas.

This rubric helps provide constructive feedback while encouraging students to explore their creativity!