Describe a leaf's characteristics

• Measure the length and the width of the leaf.
• What shape is it? How many lobes or does it just have one?
• Does it have a smooth outline or does the edge have teeth?
• Is one edge curvier than the others?
• Measure and describe the central vein, and other veins in the lobes. How much longer is this vein than that vein? How far apart are the veins?
• How would you describe the texture, color, or different areas of dark and light? Look for any dots or discolorations, dark areas vs. light areas, brown spots, yellow spots.
• Look for geometric patterns you can describe, like dots, straight edges, curved arcs, and repetitions.
• Are there any unusual features of the leaf?
• How do different parts relate to one another?

Your partner may ask clarifying questions. Write down your answers to their questions as details. Spend a few minutes giving your partner as many clues as you can for them to draw the leaf.