Balloons Didactic Sequence Mpineiro

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TEACHING LEARNING ACTIVITIES
Lesson 8 Lets talk!

Introduction (warming up)
Whole class work (5-10)
Aim: to activate the students previous knowledge
Aim: to introduce whisper, shout and in a normal voice

* Teacher: In the previous lessons we have met a lot of different comic characters.
Do you remember some of them?
I want you to whisper some of their names.
I want you to say their names in a normal voice.
I want you to shout some of their names.
If it is an animal I want you to whisper, if it is a person I want you to shout and if
it is a thing or an object I want you to say it with a normal voice.
* Students can give answers.
Activity 1
Whole class activity/ Group work activity (15-20)
Aim: To find out the use of different types of balloons.

* Teacher: Do you know how do the characters in a comic book speak?. Pupils give
their answers. Introduce the word Balloon. Tell them they can also be named Speech
bubbles.
Tell them there are different types of balloons depending on their use.

* Give the pupils worksheet 10. In pairs pupils have to match the different types of
balloons with the short texts below. They can write the number inside the balloon.
Worksheet 11 can be used instead of worksheet 10. Some flashcards with examples of
balloons have been provided.

* Correct on the blackboard.

* If there is enough time introduce the concept Caption. Tell the pupils that captions are used to
write short texts in a panel. They can be used to convey time or to locate a place: Ten years
later... , meanwhile... , a long time ago in a galaxy far away... , the following day...


Activity 2
Whole class activity (10-15)
Aim: To use different types of balloons.

* Hand out worksheet number 13. Pupils have to draw a suitable balloon for
each sentence.
They can compare their balloons with a classmate.
* Teacher can ask the pupils why they have used an specific type of
balloon: Why have you used this balloon?. Pupils can use the frame at the
bottom to answer: I have used this balloon because (the character) is
(whispering).

(Optional Activity)
Whole class activity
Aim: to understand the use of visual metaphors
and paralingustic content in comic books

* Worksheet can be used to help pupils to odentify some common visual metaphors
and paralinguistic content in comic books.
End of lesson
Pair work activity / Whole class activity (5)
Aim: To encourage work at home

* Tell the pupils to find out more examples of balloons at home or to create their own
ones: For the next lesson you can try to find out other types of balloons in your comic
books or in the comics books youll find in the school library. Perhaps you can create
your own balloons (worksheet 14 can be used). In the corridor youll find a display
where you can draw your balloons whenever you want during the week so everyone
can see them. Remember we share our work. I will leave a box with some felt-tip pens
for you to use. And remember you are welcomed and invited to write the text in
English. Thank you and see you next lesson.


Understanding comics: how to create a comic strip? Worksheet 10
Lesson 9 Lets talk!

TYPES OF BALLOONS

1. This balloon is used when a character says something not shouting, not whispering.
He says something in a normal voice.
2. This balloon is used when a character says something in a quiet voice or whispers.
3. This balloon is used when a character says something in a loud voice or shouts.
4. This balloon is used when a character is thinking or dreaming.
5. This balloon is used when more than one character is speaking at the same time.
6. These ballons are used when two characters are having a conversation
7. This balloon is used when you cant see the character, his or her voice is off-stage.
8. This balloon is used when the character is cold.
9. This balloon is used when the character speaks through an electric device.
Understanding comics: how to create a comic strip? Lesson 9 Lets talk! Worksheet 11

TYPES OF
BALLOONS

1. This balloon is used when a character says something not
shouting, not whispering.
He says something in a normal voice.
2. This balloon is used when a character says something in a
quiet voice or whispers.
3. This balloon is used when a character says something in a
loud voice or shouts.
4. This balloon is used when a character is thinking or
dreaming.

5. This balloon is used when more than one character is
speaking at the same time.
6. These ballons are used when two characters are having a
conversation
7. This balloon is used when you cant see the character, his or
her voice is off-stage.
8. This balloon is used when the character is cold.
9. This balloon is used when the character speaks through an
electric device.

Understanding comics: how to create a comic strip? Lesson 9 Lets talk! Worksheet

Examples of balloons



Lesson 9 Lets talk!

TYPES of BALLOONS
A. Draw a suitable balloon for each sentence.

HELP ME!

Ssssh!
Dont wake
him up!

Im very cold!

Mmmmm,
I think
theres someone
behind the door

...its 12 0clock.
this is the News on
Catalunya Radio...

Good morning!
Id like
a hot chocolate,
please.

Im coming!

Yes, we are!

Hello!
Hi!
How are
You? Fine!

Why have you used this balloon?
I have used this balloon
BECAUSE
the character is

speaking in a normal voice
thinking
whispering
shouting
having a conversation
speaking through an electric device

the characters are


Lesson 9 Lets talk!

A. Draw comic book panels using different types of balloons.


VISUAL METAPHORES

1. A person who has an idea.

2. A person sleeping or snoring.

3. A person who has pain or has
been hit.

4. A person who is in trouble or has
a difficulty.
5. A person who thinks Im
stupid!

6. An angry person.

7. A person who swears.

8. A person who is in love.

9. A person who is surprised.

10. A person who is thinking.

A
B

C

D
E

F

G

H

I

J

VISUAL METAPHORES

1. IVE GOT AN IDEA.

2. SHES SLEEPING.

3. IT HURTS.

4. IM IN TROUBLE.

5. IM STUPID!

6. IM ANGRY!

7. YOU ARE STUPID!

8. I LOVE YOU!

9. SURPRISE!

10. LET ME THINK!

A

B

C

D

E

F

G

H

I

J

VISUAL METAPHORES (Flashcards)

THEY ARE SURPRISED HES THINKING

HES FURIOUS IM STUPID


THERES SOMETHING
FISHY GOING ON HERE
IT HURTS

IT HURTS HES GOT AN IDEA


HES GOT AN IDEA HES ILL

HES SLEEPING WHAT?


WE ARE STUPID! SHES SLEEPING

HES ANGRY HES SWEARING

HES IN TROUBLE HE LOVES HER and SHE LOVES HIM

SHE DOESNT LOVE HIM HES SWEARING

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