This is my symmetrical drawing. I drew this picture upside down, focusing on the details that were provided using half of his face. I focused on blending to highlight and darken certain areas of his face to make it more realistic.
For this piece, I would come up with an extension activity for higher elementary or middle school students. The details of blending and highlighting in drawing can be difficult and take time, however, it is important to let students express their creativity. I would do this with my students after completing a history lesson on a famous individual. For example, I would teach a lesson on Christopher Columbus and have the students do their best to complete the other half of his face. One thing I would maybe do differently is have the students change a few things, such as draw him as they view him. For example, after looking at a drawing of his actual face, the student may draw the other side of his face using symmetry but adding in their own perspective, such as scars or dirt marks.

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