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Build a Picture from Simple Shapes - Practice 2

A drawing can combine simple shapes into an imagined object.

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A drawing can combine simple shapes into an imagined object. Count each stated piece once. Shapes can overlap without changing how many pieces you planned. This is a planning count, not a judgment of artistic quality.

Worked example

A picture made from 2 circles and 3 rectangles uses 5 planned shapes.

Two separate circles and three separate rectangles illustrate a planned composition with five shapes. Shapes can be combined into a picture; the count is not a quality score.
Two separate circles and three separate rectangles illustrate a planned composition with five shapes. Shapes can be combined into a picture; the count is not a quality score.
Question 1 Design 6 uses 3 circles, 3 rectangles and 2 triangles. How many planned shapes are there?
Question 2 Design 7 uses 1 circles, 4 rectangles and 1 triangles. How many planned shapes are there?
Question 3 Design 8 uses 2 circles, 5 rectangles and 2 triangles. How many planned shapes are there?
Question 4 Design 9 uses 3 circles, 2 rectangles and 1 triangles. How many planned shapes are there?
Question 5 Design 10 uses 1 circles, 3 rectangles and 2 triangles. How many planned shapes are there?

Make It Your Own

Optional theme: a place that changes overnight. Plan an imaginary vehicle with circles, rectangles and triangles. Label how many of each you chose, then draw it in your own style. You may draw, write or tell your idea. Use invented characters and places; no personal information or upload is needed. This activity is not scored.

Reflect on your choices

  • Count the planned pieces once, including overlapping pieces.
  • Explain one intentional choice and one possible alternative.
  • There is no required style or single correct creative response.