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What is a Comic Strip?
• Comic strips are sequences of cartoon drawings
in boxes or panels that can be used to tell stories.
• There are many different styles of comic strip, ranging from the
ones in newspapers to the superhero versions in comic books.
Features of a Comic Strip
• Speech Bubbles Speech bubbles are used to show that the
character is speaking out loud. They are
usually round or square shapes with a tail
pointing to the character’s mouth to show
they are speaking.
Features of a Comic Strip
• Action Words Action words are used to show
sounds that are heard in a comic
strip. These usually have a jagged
or thicker outline and the text used
inside is in capital letters and bold.
Writing Your Own Comic Strip
Things you will need:
Step 1: Plot
• Think of an interesting story with
a beginning, middle and an end.
• Write down your ideas for the
characters, settings and speech.
• Think about how many boxes you will
need and build your story around it.
Step 2: Script
• When you’re happy with the rough story, you can begin to build
a script. Use a separate piece of paper to write your script.
• Write your script as a sequence of frames.
Each frame should include a different scene.
• Think about what you
will draw in each frame,
who will be speaking
and sound effects.
Step 3: Comic Text
• Write all of the text in your comic first.
• Draw the speech bubbles
around your text (remember to
use speech bubbles from left to
right to help readers read the
text in the correct order.
• Remember to leave plenty
of room for your artwork.
Step 4: Angles and Shots
• Your comic will look more interesting for
readers if the shots and angles are varied.
• You could use very wide backgrounds, full body shots, half
body shots, close up angles, birds eye views and many more!
Step 5: Artwork
• Once you’re happy with the storyboard,
you can begin to draw the artwork.
• Begin drawing with a pencil and once you’re happy, use
colouring pencils or felt tips to make your comic pop!
• After you’ve finished all your drawings and
colouring, use a black pen to go over text or
around drawings to make your comic stand out.
• You have now completed your comic, well done!
Comic Strip Ideas
Travel comic: Create
a comic about a
recent trip or holiday
you’ve been on.
Superhero: Create
your own superhero
and write a comic
strip about their
adventures.
Fairy Tales: Recreate
your favourite
fairytale in a comic
strip.
Comic Strip Ideas
The Future: Create a
comic strip based in
the future.
School Day: Create a
comic strip based on
your best/worst day
at school.
Friend/Family:
Create a comic strip
based on a friend or
family member.
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How to write a comic strip.pptx

  • 1.
  • 2. What is a Comic Strip? • Comic strips are sequences of cartoon drawings in boxes or panels that can be used to tell stories. • There are many different styles of comic strip, ranging from the ones in newspapers to the superhero versions in comic books.
  • 3. Features of a Comic Strip • Speech Bubbles Speech bubbles are used to show that the character is speaking out loud. They are usually round or square shapes with a tail pointing to the character’s mouth to show they are speaking.
  • 4. Features of a Comic Strip • Action Words Action words are used to show sounds that are heard in a comic strip. These usually have a jagged or thicker outline and the text used inside is in capital letters and bold.
  • 5. Writing Your Own Comic Strip Things you will need:
  • 6. Step 1: Plot • Think of an interesting story with a beginning, middle and an end. • Write down your ideas for the characters, settings and speech. • Think about how many boxes you will need and build your story around it.
  • 7. Step 2: Script • When you’re happy with the rough story, you can begin to build a script. Use a separate piece of paper to write your script. • Write your script as a sequence of frames. Each frame should include a different scene. • Think about what you will draw in each frame, who will be speaking and sound effects.
  • 8. Step 3: Comic Text • Write all of the text in your comic first. • Draw the speech bubbles around your text (remember to use speech bubbles from left to right to help readers read the text in the correct order. • Remember to leave plenty of room for your artwork.
  • 9. Step 4: Angles and Shots • Your comic will look more interesting for readers if the shots and angles are varied. • You could use very wide backgrounds, full body shots, half body shots, close up angles, birds eye views and many more!
  • 10. Step 5: Artwork • Once you’re happy with the storyboard, you can begin to draw the artwork. • Begin drawing with a pencil and once you’re happy, use colouring pencils or felt tips to make your comic pop! • After you’ve finished all your drawings and colouring, use a black pen to go over text or around drawings to make your comic stand out. • You have now completed your comic, well done!
  • 11. Comic Strip Ideas Travel comic: Create a comic about a recent trip or holiday you’ve been on. Superhero: Create your own superhero and write a comic strip about their adventures. Fairy Tales: Recreate your favourite fairytale in a comic strip.
  • 12. Comic Strip Ideas The Future: Create a comic strip based in the future. School Day: Create a comic strip based on your best/worst day at school. Friend/Family: Create a comic strip based on a friend or family member.