This is much more than an art lesson! These comic handouts and assignments are specifically and strategically designed to teach comic creation AND work with ACADEMIC projects in classrooms. Have students “show what they know” in SCHOOL with COMICS! This lesson focuses on creating better backgrounds and immersing a character in a visually interesting environment. Improve all types of styles and art levels! All documents are pdfs. This Lesson Includes: 1 Tips for Teachers Overview Lesson Directions 1 Handout (Panels) Assignment-Panels Advanced Assignment- Panels (extended) 2 Lesson-Specific Pages from the Comics in Classrooms Guidebook 1 Homework Sheet (Panels with Purpose) This lesson also includes 30 Blank Comic Templates Includes Rough Drafts/Second Drafts for -Comic Strips -Single Panels -Graphic Novel Pages -Storyboard -Cover Includes “Quick” Versions for your own assignments and projects (apply to any academic! Includes 5 different Visual Note-taking Templates Great for alternate projects, classroom comic projects, or as an arts unit. Use this popular and effective medium of to illustrate classroom novels and literature, bring history to life, discuss science and math concepts, educate about awareness, and MORE. While most resources use an artist perspective, Illumismart’s guides and assignments were designed for any academic purposes. NO DRAWING BACKGROUND required for students OR teachers! Lessons focus more on ideas and concepts rather than art skills. The handouts and assignments were created in a way to improve and entertain students of ALL drawing levels from beginners to advanced. While they work best in order, lessons and Focus Areas can work well as individual assignments. All assignments were designed to lead up to the Original Comic Strip final assignment.

This is much more than an art lesson! These comic handouts and assignments are specifically and strategically designed to teach comic creation AND work with ACADEMIC projects in classrooms. Have students “show what they know” in SCHOOL with COMICS! This lesson focuses on using text successfully in comics. Includes discussion of onomatopoeia, narration, word balloons, and Combine the comic lesson with ANY academic subject! All documents are pdfs. This Lesson Includes: 1 Tips for Teachers Overview Lesson Directions 1 Handout (Using Text Examples) Assignment- Test the Text Advanced Assignment- Onomatopoeia 2 Lesson-Specific Pages from the Comics in Classrooms Guidebook 1 Homework Sheet (Find a Font) This lesson also includes 30 Blank Comic Templates Includes Rough Drafts/Second Drafts for -Comic Strips -Single Panels -Graphic Novel Pages -Storyboard -Cover Includes “Quick” Versions for your own assignments and projects (apply to any academic! Includes 5 different Visual Note-taking Templates Great for alternate projects, classroom comic projects, or as an arts unit. Use this popular and effective medium of to illustrate classroom novels and literature, bring history to life, discuss science and math concepts, educate about awareness, and MORE. While most resources use an artist perspective, Illumismart’s guides and assignments were designed for any academic purposes. NO DRAWING BACKGROUND required for students OR teachers! Lessons focus more on ideas and concepts rather than art skills. The handouts and assignments were created in a way to improve and entertain students of ALL drawing levels from beginners to advanced. While they work best in order, lessons and Focus Areas can work well as individual assignments. All assignments were designed to lead up to the Original Comic Strip final assignment.

This is much more than an art lesson! These comic handouts and assignments are specifically and strategically designed to teach comic creation AND work with ACADEMIC projects in classrooms. Have students “show what they know” in SCHOOL with COMICS! This lesson focuses on drawing cartoon character faces. Uses guidelines and tips for any styles and art levels! All documents are pdfs. This Lesson Includes: 1 Tips for Teachers Overview Lesson Directions 1 Handout (Composition) Assignment-Composition Advanced Assignment- Composition Continued 2 Lesson-Specific Pages from the Comics in Classrooms Guidebook 1 Homework Sheet (Composition) This lesson also includes 30 Blank Comic Templates Includes Rough Drafts/Second Drafts for -Comic Strips -Single Panels -Graphic Novel Pages -Storyboard -Cover Includes “Quick” Versions for your own assignments and projects (apply to any academic! Includes 5 different Visual Note-taking Templates Great for alternate projects, classroom comic projects, or as an arts unit. Use this popular and effective medium of to illustrate classroom novels and literature, bring history to life, discuss science and math concepts, educate about awareness, and MORE. While most resources use an artist perspective, Illumismart’s guides and assignments were designed for any academic purposes. NO DRAWING BACKGROUND required for students OR teachers! Lessons focus more on ideas and concepts rather than art skills. The handouts and assignments were created in a way to improve and entertain students of ALL drawing levels from beginners to advanced. While they work best in order, lessons and Focus Areas can work well as individual assignments. All assignments were designed to lead up to the Original Comic Strip final assignment.

This is much more than an art lesson! These comic handouts and assignments are specifically and strategically designed to teach comic creation AND work with ACADEMIC projects in classrooms. Have students “show what they know” in SCHOOL with COMICS! This lesson focuses on creating better backgrounds and immersing a character in a visually interesting environment. Improve all types of styles and art levels! All documents are pdfs. This Lesson Includes: 1 Tips for Teachers Overview Lesson Directions 1 Handout (Better Backgrounds) Assignment- Believable Backgrounds Advanced Assignment- Mood 2 Lesson-Specific Pages from the Comics in Classrooms Guidebook 1 Homework Sheet (Panels with Purpose) This lesson also includes 30 Blank Comic Templates Includes Rough Drafts/Second Drafts for -Comic Strips -Single Panels -Graphic Novel Pages -Storyboard -Cover Includes “Quick” Versions for your own assignments and projects (apply to any academic! Includes 5 different Visual Note-taking Templates Great for alternate projects, classroom comic projects, or as an arts unit. Use this popular and effective medium of to illustrate classroom novels and literature, bring history to life, discuss science and math concepts, educate about awareness, and MORE. While most resources use an artist perspective, Illumismart’s guides and assignments were designed for any academic purposes. NO DRAWING BACKGROUND required for students OR teachers! Lessons focus more on ideas and concepts rather than art skills. The handouts and assignments were created in a way to improve and entertain students of ALL drawing levels from beginners to advanced. While they work best in order, lessons and Focus Areas can work well as individual assignments. All assignments were designed to lead up to the Original Comic Strip final assignment.

This is much more than an art lesson! These comic handouts and assignments are specifically and strategically designed to teach comic creation AND work with ACADEMIC projects in classrooms. Have students “show what they know” in SCHOOL with COMICS! This lesson focuses on drawing styles and using symbols. Combine the comic lesson with ANY academic subject! All documents are pdfs. This Lesson Includes: 1 Tips for Teachers Overview Lesson Directions 1 Handout (Style Guide) 1 General Classwork Assignment (Style) 1 General Classwork Assignment (Symbols) 2 Lesson-Specific Pages from the Comics in Classrooms Guidebook 1 Homework Sheet (Select a Symbol) This lesson also includes 30 Blank Comic Templates Includes Rough Drafts/Second Drafts for -Comic Strips -Single Panels -Graphic Novel Pages -Storyboard -Cover Includes “Quick” Versions for your own assignments and projects (apply to any academic! Includes 5 different Visual Note-taking Templates Great for alternate projects, classroom comic projects, or as an arts unit. Use this popular and effective medium of to illustrate classroom novels and literature, bring history to life, discuss science and math concepts, educate about awareness, and MORE. While most resources use an artist perspective, Illumismart’s guides and assignments were designed for any academic purposes. NO DRAWING BACKGROUND required for students OR teachers! Lessons focus more on ideas and concepts rather than art skills. The handouts and assignments were created in a way to improve and entertain students of ALL drawing levels from beginners to advanced. While they work best in order, lessons and Focus Areas can work well as individual assignments. All assignments were designed to lead up to the Original Comic Strip final assignment.

This is much more than an art lesson! These comic handouts and assignments are specifically and strategically designed to teach comic creation AND work with ACADEMIC projects in classrooms. Have students “show what they know” in SCHOOL with COMICS! This lesson focuses on using a variety of panels and considering POV. Combine the comic lesson with ANY academic subject! This lesson expands upon Lesson 5 (Basic Panels) and introduces more challenging and creative ways to use them. All documents are pdfs. This Lesson Includes: 1 Tips for Teachers Overview Lesson Directions 1 Handout (Panel POV examples) Assignment- Panel Predicament Advanced Assignment- Panel Pandemonium 2 Lesson-Specific Pages from the Comics in Classrooms Guidebook 1 Homework Sheet (Panels with Purpose) This lesson also includes 30 Blank Comic Templates Includes Rough Drafts/Second Drafts for -Comic Strips -Single Panels -Graphic Novel Pages -Storyboard -Cover Includes “Quick” Versions for your own assignments and projects (apply to any academic! Includes 5 different Visual Note-taking Templates Great for alternate projects, classroom comic projects, or as an arts unit. Use this popular and effective medium of to illustrate classroom novels and literature, bring history to life, discuss science and math concepts, educate about awareness, and MORE. While most resources use an artist perspective, Illumismart’s guides and assignments were designed for any academic purposes. NO DRAWING BACKGROUND required for students OR teachers! Lessons focus more on ideas and concepts rather than art skills. The handouts and assignments were created in a way to improve and entertain students of ALL drawing levels from beginners to advanced. While they work best in order, lessons and Focus Areas can work well as individual assignments. All assignments were designed to lead up to the Original Comic Strip final assignment.

With 30 Original illustrated poems that focus on individual emotions, you can help students understand their feelings and learn empathy for others. This bundle has a variety of functions. Each poem page includes a body language illustration of the topic emotion and a space for students to draw themselves experiencing the same feeling. A simple handout accompanies each poem! Includes end-of-unit project (students write their own emotion poem) and visual examples! BONUS! Includes 10 coloring pages featuring kids expressing emotions in different ways! Great for school counseling or create your own projects with the visuals! This product... Teaches students how to recognize and respond to different emotions with different learning styles(combines poetry, written answers, numbers (rating scale), and art) Works as a Center Activity, Start of Class/Tone-Setting Activity (15-20mins), Full Class Activity (20-45 mins), or 1:1 Activity! (Timing can be adjusted by teacher based on what is appropriate for their student/class). Uses age-appropriate illustrations of diverse children in different poses and showing different expressions Demonstrates how and why others feel the same type of emotions and experiences Offers an opportunity for classroom discussion and sharing Helps students differentiate between similar emotions (depressed/sad shocked/surprised fear/anxiety) Utilizes different learning styles and activates different regions of the brain! (language, art, rhythm etc.) Introduces students (subtly) to different types of poetry (cinquain, limerick, acrostic, haiku, rhyming, non-rhyming) Provides a chance for teachers and counselors to understand how their students experience and handle emotions Uses a visual learning tool that is helpful for ESL,ELL, autism, nonverbal, special education, and school counseling Works for small groups and classrooms This bundle contains: 30 Illustrated Emotions Poems! (happy, overjoyed, proud, silly, sad, depressed, lonely, anxious, stressed, surprised, shocked, scared, excited, embarrassed, disgusted, confused, bored, aggressive stance, passive stance, assertive stance, relaxed, curious, inspired, determined, distracted, hyper, mad, enraged, annoyed, grumpy 1 handout (Side B) to accompany Poem 2 extra work options 1 First Draft (Create-a-Poem) Project Page 1 Final Draft Page Teacher instructions, tips, and examples are provided! 10 Illustrated Coloring Pages (happiness, sadness, anger, surprise, fear, stress, stances, general emotions, determined, distracted)

Lesson Plan Includes 2 Character Sheets*, 2 Instant Character Activity Sheets, 2 Teacher Guides, 1 Character Traits Handout, and 8 pc. Teen Character Clip-Art. *My students loved these Character Sheets and yours will too! In fact, many asked for extras to use in their own stories! Make character development fun and easy for your students! This uniquely visual approach to character development is ideal for grades 6-9. 2 Lesson Plans are included with this bundle: *Instant Character Activity (Use unique Illumismart visuals to introduce character traits and treat the class to a fun character development activity. Students create characters based on visuals, cut them out, and put them in a class Character Vault. 2 characters are then drawn from the "Vault" to be featured in a class writing exercise.) *Using Character Sheets (Use the organized Character Sheet method to create distinct characters prior to an independent writing assignment.) This Bundle Includes 2 Teacher Guides (4 pages each/doc. format) 1 Character Trait Handout (for student reference) 2 Visual Instant Character Sheets (These sheets feature nine visual characters for quick development and ideal for a fun classroom activity that can be used throughout the school year!) 2 Character Sheet Pages (One "side" features list-style categories for character traits. The other "side" features factors for students to consider while creating character backstory.) 8 pc. clip-art of 4 teen characters This lesson was designed to introduce students to character development. My students loved this method and I am sure yours will too! Character sheets provide a quick and easy way for struggling students to organize a character while challenging advanced students to create more personalities and flesh out their creations.

This 28 piece reading/library themed clip-art set includes 8 middle school/older elementary aged student characters. BONUS: This set also includes 1 reading teacher, 4 book pieces, and 1 e-reader piece. 14 BW and 14 color. Images are about 2" by 7", 300 png with transparent background. Each image is hand drawn (individually)! There are no recolors. Each illustration is a different character, inspired by real students. Featured Characters/Objects: Brielle-reading book Lin-carrying books Dion-reading non-fiction Maddox-reading E-reader Sita -reading E-reader and books Ali-reading sad book Pilar- with library card Meadow-reading comics/manga Mr. Wiggins (reading teacher) non-fiction book book pile blank book novel e-reader This set is intended to: 1. Express diversity in the classroom 2. Express diversity within races 3. Exhibit more distinct hair, facial features, etc. 4. Feature a variety of difference backgrounds. Students in this set are African-American, Native American, Caucasian, Indian, Asian, bi-racial, mixed race, Arab, and Latino/Hispanic 5. Show happy students but give the characters a touch of personality you can use in your own products or classroom activities 6. Appeal to middle school students. This style is slightly exaggerated in a subtle anime style (since the 7th/8th graders I've worked with respond well to this type of art.)

Found Treasures "Pride and Prejudice" Clip-Art features the classic illustrations extracted and edited for a variety of uses. This clip-art is a reformatted public domain image (now!) fit for scrapbooking, classroom, and product use! Enjoy each image* that has been through digital restoration and reformatting to make them perfect for projects , presentations, and fun! Commercial use ENCOURAGED as long as TOU is abided by! Includes Clip-Art and two JPEG printables. Set Information: Contains 40 files in all. Classic Illustrations-14 BW Illustrations about 3" by 5" (varies) featuring detailed and beautiful scenes from the classic book. Images have a white outline. Tile Illustrations- 15 Small 1"-2" color Tile styled/sized illustrations in the form of clip-art. Most have a white outline in a rectangular shape. Figures- Includes 4 extracted character images of our favorite couple for a variety of uses! Mr. Darcy, Elizabeth, the couple standing, and at the piano. Printables-2 High Quality Jpegs featuring the color tiles-1 with quotes and 1 without. Use to print,scrapbook, gift tag, and more! BONUS-Christmas Printables! Enjoy 3 bonus Christmas Pride and Prejudice printables not figured into total value. All images are 300 dpi, png. on transparent background. Images vary from 1" to 7" but most can be adjusted for print and web. Background: While viewing public domain images for references, I found myself in awe of the beauty, precision, and uniqueness of these spectacular images. It seemed to be a shame that many of these timeless images would go unseen when they had so much to offer students and teachers. While there were many fantastic pictures available, most needed a variety of edits and touch-up work to be suited for reuse. I decided it would be worthwhile to restore and share my "Found Treasures" in a format that would be better suited for projects.

By Teacher Request! What is Dystopia, anyway? This popular subgenre is familiar to many adolescent students. Examples: The Hunger Games, Mazerunner, Fahrenheit 451, Divergent, The Giver, and more! It typically features a science fiction future that explores social and political structures in societies that are often all too familiar! This unique literary set features generic Dystopia characters ideal for a variety of sci-fi themes and stories. Enjoy 11 BW and 11 color clip-art pieces to compliment your products or classroom lessons! 300 png, sizes vary. Most images are about 3"to 7" (range). The hand-drawn style works well with print-outs and digital! Featured Images: Leader Rebel Navigator Student Trainer Fighter Hero Friend Soldier Aristocrat Survivor

This unique Don Quixote set features different characters from Miguel de Cervantes' famous story. Enjoy 16 detailed BW and16 Color clip-art pieces to compliment your products or classroom lessons! 300 png, sizes vary. Most images are about 3"to 7" (range). The hand-drawn style works well with print-outs and digital! Featured Character Images: Sancho Panza Dulcinea del Toboso Don Quixote 1 Don Quixote 2 (with horse) Rocinante Dapple Ginés de Pasamonte Cardenio Ricote Lucinda Caventes Cide Hamete Duke/Duchess Barber/Priest Theresa Sampson Carrasco ORoque Guinart

This unique Shakespeare set features different characters from the bard's famous work, "Macbeth". Enjoy 8 detailed B&W and 8 color clip-art pieces to compliment your products or classroom lessons! 300 png, sizes vary. Most images are about 3"to 7" (range). The hand-drawn style works well with print-outs and digital! Featured Character images:* Macbeth Lady Macbeth 3 Crones (1 piece) Macduff Banquo Malcolm Fleance King Duncan *Please note that the images are inspired by Scotland. Pleased be advised that some images may not be completely accurate (such as symbols or exact clothing) although they are designed to represent the time.

Let the ELA fun begin with this brilliant seller and teacher solution! This 38 piece clip-art set includes 19 images representing genre! 19 BW and 19 color. Images are about 3" by 4", 300 png with transparent background. Each image is hand drawn (individually)! There are no recolors. Includes genre and subgenre! Blank card included for teachers to create custom genre if needed. Featured genre/subgenre: Adventure Sci-Fi Fantasy Mystery Contemporary Fiction Non-Fiction Religious/Christian Paranormal Steampunk Superhero Western Romance Drama Dystopian Horror Mythology Historical Fiction Comedy Sports

This unique Shakespeare set features different characters from the bard's famous work, Romeo and Juliet. Enjoy 12 detailed B&W and 12 color clip-art pieces to compliment your products or classroom lessons! 300 png, sizes vary. Most images are about 3"to 7" (range). The hand-drawn style works well with print-outs and digital! Featured Character images:* Romeo Juliet Monague Lady Montague Capulet Lady Capulet Benvolio Mercutio Nurse Friar Tybalt Prince *Please note that the images are inspired by and intended to reference the Renaissance period. Pleased be advised that some images may not be completely accurate (such as symbols or exact clothing) although they are designed to represent the time.