The Lady of Shalott - Lesson 6 - The Comic Strip Worksheet

In this creative English teaching resource, students are invited to delve into the enchanting tale of "The Lady of Shalott" through the engaging medium of a comic strip. The worksheet sets the scene on the mystical island of Shalott, which is situated near the legendary city of Camelot. Here, within the confines of a secluded tower, the Lady of Shalott is bound by a mysterious curse that compels her to weave a magical web without rest. Isolated and yearning for contact with the outside world, she endures a solitary existence, her life a tapestry of unspoken stories and secret sorrows.

The narrative takes a dramatic turn when the noble Sir Lancelot passes by the tower. As the Lady of Shalott dares to glance out of her window, she beholds the gallant knight. This fateful action triggers the curse, bringing about a pivotal moment in the story. Students are tasked with completing the comic strip, capturing the essence of this tragic event through their own artistic interpretations and storytelling skills. They must convey the emotion, the atmosphere, and the unfolding drama as the Lady's fate is irrevocably altered by the curse in response to her longing gaze upon Lancelot.