Exploring Cartoon Types

Expected Outcomes

Stage 3
Unit 1 Assignment 4

Unit 4 Assignment 4

Stage 4 Academic
Unit 1 Assignment 1, 2, 4


























DescriptionPen and Paper Method

1. In groups, the students will explore different cartoon types for similarities and differences in techniques. The different cartoon types that the students should explore should include Sunday strips, daily strips, comic books, and animated cartoons.

2. The instructor should give each group the handout entitled, Things for which to Watch. The class may want to have a discussion about the notes on this page prior to beginning the exercise.

3. The students will complete the charts on the blackline masters, Comparing Cartoons and Analysis Grid.

Sub-skills Needed:

1. Co-operative learning strategies
2. Discussion strategies
3. Note taking strategies

Materials Needed

1. Comic examples: of Sunday strips (8 - 12 panels long); daily strips (1, 2, 3, or 4 panels long); comic books; and animated cartoons

2. One copy of the blackline master, Comparing Cartoons per group

3. One copy of the blackline master, Analysis Grid per group.

4. One copy of the handout, Things for which to Watch per group


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Computer IntegrationComputer Integration

The students will use the Table feature in the word processing program to create the two charts needed for inputting information. See the blackline masters entitled, Comparing Cartoons and Analysis Grid.

See Computer Curriculum Guide:

Start Microsoft Word Section One, Pg. 1
Enter Text in a Document Section One, Pg. 11
Check Spelling and Grammar Section One, Pg. 18
Apply Bold, Italic or Underline Section Two, Pg. 5
Change Font, Font Sizes, and ColoursSection Two, Pg.15

Draw Objects Using the Drawing Tools Section Three, Pg. 1
Tables Section 6, Pg.1
Save a Document Section One, Pg. 13
Preview and Print a Document Section One, Pg. 14

Evaluation

Group Work Rubrics and Checklists
  • Group Participation Assessment Rubric
  • Class Participation Assessment Rubric
  • Group Work Rubric


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