Title: 2-3E: Making My Comic
Course: Course Development Guidelines > Section: Sample Lesson: ENG3U 2-3: A Hero's Shield

2-3E: Making My Comic
[fa-rocket] Learning Goals

  - Write effective sentence
  - Proofread writing
  - Use a variety of presentation styles when writing
  - Consider topic, purpose, and audience when creating media texts
  - Use conventions and techniques when creating media texts
  - Produce media texts
[fa-th-list] Assignment Overview

In, 2-3D: Comic Book Features, we discussed comic book features. Now you will have the opportunity to make your own comic using an online comic template.

Assignment Guidelines:

- Create a comic where the central topic is about heroism.
- Use symbols to illustrate the topic of heroism in your narrative.
- Follow the 2-3D: Comic Book Features steps to brainstorm ideas and story-lines
- Consider the following questions as you develop your comic:

  - What makes a hero?
  - What does a hero do?
  - Does the main character have to win the epic battle to be considered a hero?
- Be creative! Your definition of a hero and what they do can be very different from another student. The character and storyline you create does not have to resemble Ironman or Superman. Allow your own individuality to show through this comic.
- You may choose to hand-draw your comic, or you can use one of the following websites:
  - https://www.makebeliefscomix.com/Comix/#send
  - https://www.pixton.com
  - https://www.storyboardthat.com/storyboard-creator
  - If none of the above websites fit your creative style, you can also find and use a comic creating website of your own choice.
- Your comic must have at least 6 panels (boxes)
- You must include dialogue texts that follow sentence structure rules discussed in 2-3B: Fragments and Run-ons.

 Submission Requirements:

- If you are creating your comic online, you may submit them using one of the following methods:

  - Download the finished comic from the designated website you used. You will upload this comic as a PDF to the Moodle.
  - Take a screen-grab (picture) of the final comic you made on the designated website. You will upload the screen-grab (picture) as an image to the Moodle. Make sure your screen-grab (picture) is clear.
- If you choose to hand-draw your comic, you can take a picture of it and upload your comic to the Moodle.
[fa-check-square] Success Criteria

You will be assessed on the success criteria that is listed here:

[fa-check-square-o] I created a comic about heroism.

[fa-check-square-o] I used an online comic creating website.

[fa-check-square-o] I used at least 6 panels (boxes).

[fa-check-square-o] I used symbols to illustrate the topic of heroism.

[fa-check-square-o] I used effective sentence structure.
[fa-inbox] How to Submit

  - This activity is meant to be completed by you in your own words. It is meant to bring out your own thoughts and ideas. Please ensure that you keep citations to a minimum and that you follow the policies and procedures that are outlined in your Academic Integrity contract.
  - Submit your completed assignment using the "Add Submission" button located at the bottom of this page.