CharactersLesson 2

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Lesson Goals

Know a range of comic book characters from various countries

Be able to describe their physical features and abilities

#comicbook #storyline #comicstrip #script

Key WordsCharacter

Physical Feature

Ability

A person featured in a comic book, there may be multiple characters

The way that the character looks or what they always wear

Things that the character can do or is known for doing

Name some famous charactersThink of the big names in comic books…

Who is it?Know range of comic charactersReview features & abilities

#feature #ability#character

Countries Recap

Countries have become famous for a particular style of character:

Japan – Manga, PokemonFrance – AsterixBelgium – TintinIndia – Chacha ChaudharyUSA – Super Heroes, SpidermanUK – Beano & Dandy

Know range of comic charactersReview features & abilities

#feature #ability#character

Your Task

Research at least three comic book characters and comment in detail on their:

Physical FeaturesAbilities

Extension: Try and describe the psychology of your character:

What are their aims?What drives them forward?

Know range of comic charactersReview features & abilities

#feature #ability#character

Physical FeaturesBart is a character who is yellow just like the rest of his family. He wears a red t-shirt, blue shorts, blue trainers and he has spiky hair. He isn’t very tall, is a little bit chubby and he only has three fingers and a thumb on each of his hands.

AbilitiesBart is a young boy who likes skate boarding, hockey and other sports and he is good at playing tricks on people or getting others in trouble. He plays the drums, is good at dancing and he can speak different languages.

ExampleKnow range of comic charactersReview features & abilities

#feature #ability#character