You have one (1) idea from the ‘What
I Like’ section, about what you enjoy
with your friends.
Build up this idea into a comic strip,
which needs to express a main message.
A comic strip is a unique art form, which
combines artistic skills and storytelling.
You will only have three (3) panels.
But first you will be investigating other
comic strips.
Build up some ideas about cartoons - try these
one panel, online cartoons.
What’s happening in this image, which
shows two people? Create your own cartoon
by filling in the form on the website and
click on create.
Also think about the cartoons you may read
or watch on TV. Your teacher may have further
cartoon examples for you.
Use the Cartoon
planning template provided
to help plan out your own comic strip with
a message. First read through the steps and
ideas below. The comic requires you to develop
three panels.
You need:
A character which
interacts with a situation
A story line – situation
and place it happens
For example: an idea may be to … ‘cook
up a storm’, have some fun with friends … snacks
for sleeping over and after school.
A character: You
can choose 2 or 3 different characters
The situation
is in the kitchen
What is happening
is they are ‘cooking up a storm’ to
get ready for a sleepover
Step 1 - Develop a character.
Who is going to be your star? Will it be
Bill or the apple or will it be Mr Burger
Head? Remember the cartoon characters do
not have to be people. Vegetables are great
cartoon characters! Develop your characters
and their relationships. Cartoon characters
have different profiles and emotions just
like people.
Here are some graphics for you to use. Kellogg’s
has given you permission to use these graphics for this activity. However, you can also
develop your own graphics.
Step 2 - Develop the story line.
You have your cast. It is now time for the story. What is going to be your
main message? How will you work this with only three (3) panels? Write your
story and share this with one (1) other person. Your teacher will help form
this group. Talk about the story and what you want to happen.
Step 3 – Making Changes.
Are there any changes you may want to make? Remember the old rule to keep
it simple as it usually works the best.
In small groups (3 – 4) share
your cartoons. Your teacher will help form
this
group. Were the cartoons good? Did they
all have a main message?
Choose one (1) of these to turn into
a role play to demonstrate to the rest
of the class.
Step 1 – What is the Role Play
story?
This step includes setting up the story
and critical events. This must be based
on one of the cartoon strips.
Step 2 - Determine where and how.
Choose the best place to do the role play. Remember to point out the advantages
of fun with friends and to think about yours and others safety.
Step 3 – Construction of role play.
Plan and rehearse what you are going to do in the role play. Think about the
character you need to take on. Do you need special costumes, face masks or
other props?
Step 4 – Show and tell.
Perform your role play to the rest of the class. You can involve the viewers
in the role play to make it more interactive and add more fun. Your teacher
will help you do this.
