My favorite part of the Sunday newspaper has always been the comics/cartoons. It seems like so much can be communicated in such a simple medium.
One of my favorite comix creators is Make Beliefs Comix -- take a closer look below.
One of my favorite comix creators is Make Beliefs Comix -- take a closer look below.
Make Beliefs Comix
 | Make Beliefs Comix is available online or as a free iPad app. It is easy to use and fun! Choose the number of frames (2-4), backgrounds, writing prompts, characters and more! It even supports seven languages: English, Spanish, French, German, Italian, Portuguese, & Latin! |
| When finished, the site offers the ability to print, save, or email the finished product. Make Beliefs does NOT store the comix! You also do not need an account --which means no signup or login required! Educators Info -- 25 Ways to Use Lesson Plans |  |
Free Technology for Teachers (www.freetech4teachers.com) also suggests the following browser-based tools for creating comix strips.
Comic Master
Witty Comics
Write Comics
Pixton
Storyboard That
Some tools require accounts and others do not. As always evaluate which is best for your class and age of students.
Comic Master
Witty Comics
Write Comics
Pixton
Storyboard That
Some tools require accounts and others do not. As always evaluate which is best for your class and age of students.
Ideas for Using in the Classroom
Richard Byrne highlights 10 Ideas for Using Comics in Your Classroom. You can read his post in full here.
1. A fun alternative to traditional book reports.
2. Create biographies.
3. Create autobiographies.
4. Create goal or vision boards.
5. Illustrate procedures.
6. Summarize events
7. Craft a visual timeline of events.
8. Write & illustrate fun fictional stories.
9. Illustrate concepts & or vobabulary terms.
10. Model polite converstations.
What other ideas do you have to add a little comix relief?
1. A fun alternative to traditional book reports.
2. Create biographies.
3. Create autobiographies.
4. Create goal or vision boards.
5. Illustrate procedures.
6. Summarize events
7. Craft a visual timeline of events.
8. Write & illustrate fun fictional stories.
9. Illustrate concepts & or vobabulary terms.
10. Model polite converstations.
What other ideas do you have to add a little comix relief?
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