What is a Comic Strip?

• Comic strips are sequences of cartoon drawings in

boxes or panels that can be used to tell stories.

• There are many different styles of comic strip, ranging from the ones
in newspapers to the superhero versions in comic books.   
 Features of a Comic Strip
• Speech Bubbles Speech bubbles are used to show that the
character is speaking out loud. They are usually
round or square shapes with a tail pointing to
the character’s mouth to show they are
speaking.
 Features of a Comic Strip
• Action Words Action words are used to show sounds
that are heard in a comic strip. These
usually have a jagged or thicker outline
and the text used inside is in capital
letters and bold.

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Writing Your Own Comic Strip
Things you will need:

Pencil

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n cil s o r felt ti ps
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Black pen
Step 1: Plot
• Think of an interesting story with a
beginning, middle and an end.

• Write down your ideas for the

characters, settings and speech.

• Think about how many boxes you will

need and build your story around it.
 Step 2: Script
• When you’re happy with the rough story, you can begin to build a
script. Use a separate piece of paper to write your script.

• Write your script as a sequence of frames. Each

frame should include a different scene.

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 Step 3: Comic Text
• Write all of the text in your comic first.

• Draw the speech bubbles around

your text (remember to use speech
bubbles from left to right to help
readers read the text in the correct
order.

• Remember to leave plenty of

room for your artwork.
 Step 4: Angles and Shots
• Your comic will look more interesting for
readers if the shots and angles are varied.

• You could use very wide backgrounds, full body shots, half body
shots, close up angles, birds eye views and many more!
 Step 5: Artwork
• Once you’re happy with the storyboard, you
can begin to draw the artwork.

• Begin drawing with a pencil and once you’re happy, use

colouring pencils or felt tips to make your comic pop!

• After you’ve finished all your drawings and colouring,

use a black pen to go over text or around drawings to
make your comic stand out.

• You have now completed your comic, well done!

 Comic Strip Ideas

Travel comic: Create a

comic about a recent Superhero: Create your Fairy Tales: Recreate
trip or holiday you’ve own superhero and your favourite fairytale
been on. write a comic strip in a comic strip.
about their adventures.
 Comic Strip Ideas

The Future: Create a School Day: Create a Friend/Family: Create

comic strip based in the comic strip based on a comic strip based on a
future. your best/worst day at friend or family
school. member.