The Secret of Platform 13 - Session 9 - Comic Strip

In Session 9 of "The Secret of Platform 13," students are tasked with transforming the narrative into a dynamic comic strip. This creative exercise encourages children to distil the story's essence into a series of illustrated panels that capture key moments and dialogue. The process begins with blank templates where students can sketch and write, translating the written word into visual storytelling. Each section of the strip is dedicated to a different scene or piece of action, allowing the students to demonstrate their understanding of the plot and their ability to convey it in a concise and engaging way.

The session's highlight is the dramatic event titled "Raymond's Kidnap." This pivotal moment in the story offers rich material for the comic strip, challenging students to depict tension, emotion, and progression through their artwork and choice of text. The students must decide how to best represent characters, settings, and the sequence of events to tell the story of Raymond's abduction effectively. The aim is for them to use a combination of artistic skills and narrative comprehension to bring the story to life in a format that is both visually appealing and true to the source material. This activity not only fosters creativity but also hones literacy skills and deepens engagement with the text.