In celebration of Thanksgiving, here’s another digital directed draw that culminates with a Turkey and students learning different tips and tricks with Google Drawing along the way.

Here’s how to create a turkey:

1. 1. Go to drive.google.com > New > More > Google Drawings
   2. Change Canvas Size (Optional): File > Page Set-up > Choose your desired size.
   3. Change Back Ground Color (Optional): Right Click on canvas > Background > Choose desired background color.  The default background color is transparent with the checkerboard pattern.  I prefer a white background while I’m creating within Google Drawing and then may change to a different color or make transparent when complete.
      
   4. Create the Basic Structure of the Tail Feathers with the Block Arc Tool

1. 1. Duplicate and Layer the Tail Feathers. Tips: Select image > Option (Mac) or Control (PC/Chromebook) and Drag copy of image to desired spot.
      

1. Using Circle Tools, Draw Body, Head, and Eyes.  Tip: I recommend drawing the eyes off canvas and then drag onto the drawing.
   
2.  Give your Turkey a Beak, and a Wattle, Snood, and/or Caruncle.  I recommend drawing off canvas and place on the drawing.   Tip: Move image 5 px at a time using the arrow keys or use Shift + Arrows to move 1 px at a time for even more control.
   
3. Use the polyline tool to create a closed shape for the legs.  Tip: Double-click on the polyline shape to reveal the purple nodes. Move the purple nodes to achieve your desired shape.
     
4. Explore and Play!  Create a rafter of turkeys.  Create a background for your turkey(s).