![CHARACTERISTICS OF PLANTS – Encaustic Painting](https://static.crayola.ca/uploads/lessonPlans/characteristics-of-plants-encaustic-painting/fd689bbdfc15f4964f4767096e0fac2c-cover.png)
Supplies:
- Crayola Crayons
- Crayola Fine Line Markers
- Crayola Marker & Watercolour Paper - 22.9 cm x 30.5 cm (9" x 12")
- Rulers
- Pencils
- Erasers
Steps:
1
![Step 1](https://static.crayola.ca/uploads/7cf6dffd12218de2b3dcef6365339f91-stepSml.png)
- Read your story to find answers to questions about the missing person.
- When was he/she last seen?
- What was he/she wearing?
- What is his/her name?
- How old is he/she?
- Does he/she have any distinguishing features?
- What do you think happened? - Make a rough draft of your design.
2
![Step 2](https://static.crayola.ca/uploads/2e425e644491aca96e037787813aa6df-stepSml.png)
- Use a pencil to lightly draw the main details of your poster.
3
![Step 3](https://static.crayola.ca/uploads/b85e4f323e28b112b0ff471bb909286d-stepSml.png)
- Outline shapes and letters with marker.
- Colour the main details with crayon.
- Make sure the text is neat and carefully spaced so it easy to read.
4
![Step 4](https://static.crayola.ca/uploads/16f991125a1309564410f09ca196f357-stepSml.png)
- View your finished poster with fresh eyes.
- Does it have a dominant element?
- Are the most important parts emphasized?
- Does the image relate to the message?
- Is the message simple and clear?
- Does it show all the important information?
Subjects:
Language Arts,
Visual Arts,
Media Literacy
Grades:
Grade 3,
Grade 4,
Grade 5,
Grade 6,
Grade 7,
Grade 8