Writing and Illustrating Our Own Storybook Using Canva

Audition Coaching - Private 1 on 1 Session

Writing and Illustrating Our Own Storybook Using Canva

Gabriela Besel

Average rating:4.8Number of reviews:(112)

In this 3 week course, students will work as a team to create their very own storybooks using the Canva website

Class Experience

Hi there! With this 3-week course students will practice the skill of sharing their own ideas as well as listening to others as we write our own storybook. Being flexible with our ideas in order to reach a common goal is at the center of collaborative work.

Canva is a design website with free as well as paid options. We will be using all the free features of canva.com to put the words and illustrations to the 10-page storybook. Students are encouraged to keep developing their book once the...

Students will learn the basics of storytelling (Ex: premise, conflict, resolution). They will be put in an environment where their ideas and feedback are absolutely crucial to the teamwork experience. Listening to others, communicating effectively, and being flexible with their ideas are going to provide each student with an understanding of collaboration.

I've done many books in my in-person classrooms. It tends to be one of the most rewarding activities. Learners get to know eachother, they appreciate other peoples ideas, and get to see how small parts make up a whole. My approach to this is very conversational. Everyone is encouraged to have fun with their words! We take turns and hold space while the other person is expressing themselves. We all have amazing stories to tell.

Students are encouraged to continue working on their books via canva.  Our book is collective, but if a student wants a particular plot twist for their story, they are more than welcome to share it with the group and integrate it into their version of the story.

Students will be required to have:
- A computer on which they can access canva.com
- Pen and paper in case they want to jot down ideas.

50 minutes per week in class, and an estimated 1 - 2 hours per week outside of class.

A free profile on canva.com

Meet the teacher

Gabriela Besel

Average rating:4.8Number of reviews:(112)

Hi there! My name is Gabriela and I teach Songwriting, guitar, and Spanish.

I wrote my first song at the age of 11, titled "Love", haha! I still sing it from time to time. Writing songs has been a way to document my life, emotions, experiences,...