Lesson: Continuous Panels
6th Grade
Theme Concept: Facial Expressions and Storylines
What is body language? How does nonverbal communication affect others? Facial expressions are crucial to understanding and relating to others. Simply having the corners of a mouth lift up so that the lips are curved into a “U” shape, which lifts the cheeks and causes the eyes to squint, indicates to people that are smiling and most likely happy. Understanding how people feel based on their body language is crucial in communication among all human beings. Awareness is key to effective communication and positive socialization.
Non-Art Discipline Concept: Structure
Structure is an important concept when it comes to story writing. The story has a storyline, which is the plot or the events. Structure is crucial in story writing because it allows readers to follow the order of events smoothly without getting confused. To make a continuous storyline one has to not only describe the setting and characters, but also the interactions they have with one another. Storylines can be found in many places from our lives, including our memories, news, books, movies, comics, etc. When it comes to books and comics, we need to be able to read in order to understand what the text is saying. Comics may have pictures, but the text and pictures work together to make a clear story. Therefore, structure is crucial when it comes to creating a coherent storyline. Having a solid structure ensures that the storyline flows smoothly, makes sense to the reader.
Full Lesson Plan
Continuous Panels Questionnaire
Teacher's Samples
Activity 1
Theme Concept: Facial Expressions and Storylines
What is body language? How does nonverbal communication affect others? Facial expressions are crucial to understanding and relating to others. Simply having the corners of a mouth lift up so that the lips are curved into a “U” shape, which lifts the cheeks and causes the eyes to squint, indicates to people that are smiling and most likely happy. Understanding how people feel based on their body language is crucial in communication among all human beings. Awareness is key to effective communication and positive socialization.
Non-Art Discipline Concept: Structure
Structure is an important concept when it comes to story writing. The story has a storyline, which is the plot or the events. Structure is crucial in story writing because it allows readers to follow the order of events smoothly without getting confused. To make a continuous storyline one has to not only describe the setting and characters, but also the interactions they have with one another. Storylines can be found in many places from our lives, including our memories, news, books, movies, comics, etc. When it comes to books and comics, we need to be able to read in order to understand what the text is saying. Comics may have pictures, but the text and pictures work together to make a clear story. Therefore, structure is crucial when it comes to creating a coherent storyline. Having a solid structure ensures that the storyline flows smoothly, makes sense to the reader.
Full Lesson Plan
Continuous Panels Questionnaire
Teacher's Samples
Activity 1
Activity 2
Sketches
Final Drafts
Students' Works
Pictures