Comics in the Classroom

Room 100 had fun building their understanding of figurative language using comic strips.  Students created their "funny pages" using an online comic creator. They practiced seven common forms of figurative language:

•   simile — using “like” or “as” for description or comparison
•   metaphor —comparison that does not use like or as
•   oxymoron — combines two normally contradictory terms
•   personification — giving human traits to non-living objects
•   pun - a humorous word phrase with more than one meaning
•   onomatopoeia — a word that imitates the sound it represents
•   hyperbole - extreme exaggeration

A Google search generated humorous examples for students to use in their comic strips. 

Creating the comic strips proved lots of fun.  MakeBeliefsComix  focuses on the key elements of comic strips by allowing students to choose backgrounds, characters, and props, as well as to compose related dialogue.  

After creating a comic, students printed their final versions for feedback and assessment. 

Room 100 is creating a comic book to add to our classroom library.

Here is a sneak preview . . . 

Wyatt's Idiom

Mason's Pun

Kaden's Pun

Make Beliefs Comix is available for students to use at home. It could easily provide some summer fun. Click the button to visit the site.

Comics in the Classroom

Room 102 had fun building their understanding of figurative language with humor using comic strips.  Students created comic strips using an online comic creator. They practiced seven common forms of figurative language:

•   simile — using “like” or “as” for description or comparison
•   metaphor —comparison that does not use like or as
•   oxymoron — combines two normally contradictory terms
•   personification — giving human traits to non-living objects
•   alliteration— the repetition of a particular sound in a series of words
•   onomatopoeia — a word that imitates the sound it represents
•   hyperbole - extreme exaggeration

Creating the comic strips proved lots of fun. MakeBeliefsComix  focuses on the key elements of comic strips by allowing students to choose backgrounds, characters, and props, as well as to compose related dialogue.

After creating a comic, students have the ability to print out their final versions for feedback and assessment. 

Room 102 is creating a comic book to add to our classroom library.

 Check out our sneak preview . . . 

by Yadilis

by Alexis

Warning:  There is a concern reading this book will have you laughing your head off.  (idiom)

It's always a good sign when students want to continue a project after computer lab. MakeBeliefsComix.com is available for students to use at home.  Click the button to visit the site.

Comics in the Classroom

Room 102 had fun building their understanding of figurative language and humor using comic strips. Most writing can be made more descriptive through the use of figurative language. Students practiced seven common forms of figurative language:

• simile — using “like” or “as” for description or comparison
• metaphor —comparison that does not use like or as
• oxymoron — combines two normally contradictory terms
• personification — giving human traits to non-living objects
• alliteration— the repetition of a particular sound in a series of words or phrases
• onomatopoeia — a word that imitates the sound it represents
• hyperbole - extreme exaggeration

Creating the comic strips proved lots of fun. 

Click on these student samples to enlarge. 

Alliteration by Ali

Onomatopoeia by Alex

Hyperbole by MacKenzie

The "funny pages" are posted on a bulletin board outside Room 102. Check it out. It'll tickle your funny bone. (Idiom)

It's always a good sign when students want to continue a project after lab.  MakeBeliefsComix.com is available for students to use at home.  Click the button to visit the site.