Basic Nail Shape Lesson Plan for 11th Grade Example Students

Topic:Basic Nail Shape

Objectives & Outcomes

• Students will be able to identify and name the different basic nail shapes and describe the characteristics of each.

Materials

• Images of different basic nail shapes (e.g. square, rounded triangle, squoval, almond)
• Pencil and paper for each student
• Wall space for displaying the images

Warm-up

• Ask students if they have ever paid attention to the shape of their nails before.
• Ask for examples of different nail shapes and write them on the board.

Direct Instruction

• Introduce the concept of nail shape and its importance in nail art.
• Show examples of different nail shapes and have students identify them.
• Discuss the characteristics of each nail shape, such as the length, width, and shape of the tip.

Guided Practice

• Provide students with a chart of different nail shapes and have them identify and compare them.
• Have them practice drawing each nail shape on a piece of paper, paying close attention to the characteristics of each shape.

Independent Practice

• Have students choose a nail shape that they would like to try and draw it on their own nail.
• Encourage them to be creative and try different variations of the shape.

Closure

• Have students share their nail shapes with the class and talk about the different variations they tried.
• Review the different nail shapes and their names as a class.

Assessment:

• Observe students during the independent practice activity and provide feedback on their nail shapes and the names of the nail shapes they created.