Reflection & Line of Symmetry Cartoon Artists

Students get tired of the typical "reflect the single point over the line," "reflect the triangle over the x-axis," and "draw the other half of the butterfly." By 5th grade, the students have probably seen the "reflection" lesson at least 3 times! This lesson is a little more advanced and involves a little more thought and just might excite your students!!! (I know my kids LOVE lots of choices and using art in math)

This packet includes:

-cover page

-Step by Step instructions for how to reflect over a line and over the x- and y-axis (labeled "How to become a REFLECTION ARTIST")

-worksheet to practice basic geometric reflections over the y-axis

-worksheet to practice reflecting a basic drawing (tree) over the y-axis

-50 CARTOONS TO CREATE!!!! (students will receive half a cartoon on a graph and have to use reflection to create the other half)

Suggestions:

-Model with the tree activity before letting them do their cartoon on their own.

-I let my students choose which cartoon they prefer and then print it for them. (students love choice)

-You can easily differentiate by choosing simpler or more challenging pictures depending on their levels.

-I encourage my students to use color and detail to make the cartoon look as amazing as possible!

-Have fun!

Your students will love creating cartoons!