Young Writer's Workshop: Create a Comic Camp
In this twice a week, ongoing class students will work on creating their own comic strips or comic book by using different text features to tell a story through their own creative drawings and words to build their story telling skills.
Elizabeth Gervais, M.Ed.
Average rating:
4.9
Number of reviews:(159)
What's included
2 live meetings
1 hrs 40 mins in-class hours per weekClass Experience
US Grade 2 - 5
During this class we will work on creating our own comic strips or a comic book. Every week, we will look at different elements of creating comic books and work through the writing process surrounding comics by brainstorming, planning, editing, revising, and publishing. Each week we will have a different focus like learning how to set up your story panel, include key details in your drawing, different types of speech & thought bubbles, sound effects, short text captions, and will share our work with one another. Class Schedule: Week of June 10: Creating a Comic with Story Panels Week of June 17: Creating a Comic with Thought and Speech Bubbles Weeks of June 24-July 1st: Class Break Week of July 8: Creating a Comic with Detailed Drawings Week of July 15: Creating a Comic with Sound Effects Week of July 22nd: Class Break Week of July 29: Creating a Comic with Catchy Captions Week of August 5: Creating a Comic with Dynamic Characters Week of August 12: Creating a Comic with Fun Fonts Week of August 19: Creating a Comic with Continuing Characters/ Plot
Learning Goals
Students will learn how to create their own comics utilizing the writing process and a new specific skill that focuses on comics specifically like learning how to set up your story panel, include key details in your drawing, different types of speech & thought bubbles, sound effects, short text captions, etc.
Other Details
Parental Guidance
Students will be creating their own artwork and different families have different opinions on violence or scariness within their households. If a student is sharing work that seems to graphic the teacher will ask them to send it privately for feedback instead of sharing with the class.
Supply List
Students will need a pencil, paper, ruler, and something colorful like crayons, colored pencils, or markers. They may also use the prints provided by the teacher.
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Joined May, 2020
4.9
159reviews
Teacher expertise and credentials
3 Degrees
Master's Degree in Behavioral Science from National University
Master's Degree in Education from National Louis University
Bachelor's Degree in Education from Spring Arbor University
I have been teaching writing classes on Outschool for almost 4 years that includes a favorite unit on comic writing. Also, I have taught comic units in-person in classroom, non-profit activity, and therapeutic settings as a part of my work as a teacher, tutor, and therapist. I have a Bachelor's and Master's degree in education and am finishing a clinical psychology degree where I have worked with young clients to use writing and comics to express themselves as a coping mechanism. Reviews
Live Group Class
$25
weekly ($13 per class)2x per week
50 min
Live video meetings
Ages: 6-10
3-9 learners per class
