LESSON 20

• take part in a quiz about comics.

• learn about the history of comics.

• draw some comics characters.

• take a look at the Simpson family on TV.

In this lesson you willIn this lesson you will

• enrich your knowledge of adjectives.

• practice the comparative form.

• follow instructions.

• use words connected with sequencing.

you will alsoyou will also

Meet the gang.

How many of them can you name?

Here are pictures of Superman, Batman and Spiderman.

What is Superman’s name in everyday life ?

Who helped Batman ?

How does Spiderman catch his enemies ?

This is Asterix the Gaul.

He lived in about 50 BCE.

Where was Gaul?

Who was Obelix?

Who was he fighting against?

This is Asterix the Gaul.

He lived in about 50 BCE.

Where was Gaul?

Who was Obelix?

Who was he fighting against?

This is Tintin. He appears in comic books.

Who is he ?What is the name of Tintin’s dog ?What is the name of Tintin’s sailor friend ?

What do Snoopy and Charlie Brown, Superman and Asterix all have in common?

They don’t seem to be alike.

Answer:

They all appear in COMIC STRIPS. 

What do Snoopy and Charlie Brown, Superman and Asterix all have in common?

They don’t seem to be alike.

Answer:

They all appear in COMIC STRIPS. 

What is a comic strip?

· It is a story told in a series of drawings.

· The drawings are side by side in a box.

· Very often, the characters’ words appear in a speech bubble.

What is a comic strip?

· It is a story told in a series of drawings.

· The drawings are side by side in a box.

· Very often, the characters’ words appear in a speech bubble.

By the 1890’s, competition from

daily newspapers in the United States

was affecting the sales of weekly

magazines. So, the magazines came

up with the idea of the comic strip.

By the 1890’s, competition from

daily newspapers in the United States

was affecting the sales of weekly

magazines. So, the magazines came

up with the idea of the comic strip.

How long have comic strips been around?

“The Yellow Kid” was the first character to appear in a comic strip.

Then, the daily newspapers copied the idea. They began publishing comic strips, too. “Mutt and Jeff” first appeared in 1907.

Comic books began in 1933 and by 1938 “Superman” made his first appearance. “Superman” was a great success. “Batman” followed a year later with his sidekick, Robin.

Comic books began in 1933 and by 1938 “Superman” made his first appearance. “Superman” was a great success. “Batman” followed a year later with his sidekick, Robin.

Many other super-heroes

followed. Have you heard of “The

Human Torch”, “Captain Marvel”

and “Wonder Woman” ?

In the 1960’s,

Spider-Man

appeared.

Comics carry you away from your everyday lives. They put you in a world of fun, fantasy and adventure. You can travel back in time, or forwards into the future. With comics, anything is possible.

Comics carry you away from your everyday lives. They put you in a world of fun, fantasy and adventure. You can travel back in time, or forwards into the future. With comics, anything is possible.

Let’s take a look at the

difference between

a regular man

and a super - hero.

Let’s take a look at the

difference between

a regular man

and a super - hero.

The super-hero is larger, with

broader shoulders. His

muscles are a lot bigger.

He’s more impressive than

any average guy. There’s

nothing weak about

him.

The super-hero is larger, with

broader shoulders. His

muscles are a lot bigger.

He’s more impressive than

any average guy. There’s

nothing weak about

him.

He’s heavy and strong.

His feet are firmly on the ground.

His hands are powerful.

His face is evil.

He can put fear into anyone.

He’s heavy and strong.

His feet are firmly on the ground.

His hands are powerful.

His face is evil.

He can put fear into anyone.

What about the bad guy?

What about the bad guy?

Now it’s your turn to draw this

“nice” fellow. This is The

Kingpin.

Now it’s your turn to draw this

“nice” fellow. This is The

Kingpin.

First, divide your page into five horizontal segments.

Then, draw in the shape of the head in the middle of the first segment.

Next, sketch the round body in the next two segments.

First, divide your page into five horizontal segments.

Then, draw in the shape of the head in the middle of the first segment.

Next, sketch the round body in the next two segments.

After that, draw his shoulders and arms.

His head is fixed firmly into his shoulders. You can’t see his neck.

Finally, draw his wide, short legs in the last two segments..

After that, draw his shoulders and arms.

His head is fixed firmly into his shoulders. You can’t see his neck.

Finally, draw his wide, short legs in the last two segments..

You now have the shape of The

Kingpin. Draw in his angry

face. Then, draw in his clothes.

He’s wearing a shirt, jacket

and pants. He’s a real tough

guy.

You now have the shape of The

Kingpin. Draw in his angry

face. Then, draw in his clothes.

He’s wearing a shirt, jacket

and pants. He’s a real tough

guy.

Comic strips first appeared over 100 years ago. They became a great success and are still popular today.

But some comics have been animated. You can see them on TV.

Comic strips first appeared over 100 years ago. They became a great success and are still popular today.

But some comics have been animated. You can see them on TV.

The Simpson family first

appeared on TV in 1989.

“The Simpsons” is a

humorous look at life in middle

class America. Homer Simpson with

his bald head and fat

stomach. Marge Simpson

and her tall hairdo.

The Simpson family first

appeared on TV in 1989.

“The Simpsons” is a

humorous look at life in middle

class America. Homer Simpson with

his bald head and fat

stomach. Marge Simpson

and her tall hairdo. They are there to make you smile.They are there to make you smile.

What is the name of the town they live in?

Do you know who created the Simpson family?

What is the name of the town they live in?

Do you know who created the Simpson family?

There’s Homer and Marge

Simpson. But do you know the

names of their three children?

There’s Homer and Marge

Simpson. But do you know the

names of their three children?

Let’s go into a website about the Simpsons and find out.

Let’s go into a website about the Simpsons and find out.

Answer:

Their children are Bart, Lisa and Baby Maggie.

They live in Springfield.

Matt Groening created them.

Answer:

Their children are Bart, Lisa and Baby Maggie.

They live in Springfield.

Matt Groening created them.

Comics are fun and entertaining:

Charlie Brown, Superman, Asterix, or

Superman. They are a good way to

get you to read.

Comics are fun and entertaining:

Charlie Brown, Superman, Asterix, or

Superman. They are a good way to

get you to read.Look for comic strips in a

newspaper or a magazine. Look

for comics in a local bookshop

or in the library.

Look for comic strips in a

newspaper or a magazine. Look

for comics in a local bookshop

or in the library.

Enjoy the world of comics.Enjoy the world of comics.

In this lesson you

took part in a quiz about

comics.

learnt about the history of

comics.

drew some comics characters.

took a look at the Simpson

family.

In this lesson you

took part in a quiz about

comics.

learnt about the history of

comics.

drew some comics characters.

took a look at the Simpson

family.

You alsoenriched your knowledge of adjectives.practiced the comparative form.followed instructions.used words connected with sequencing.

You alsoenriched your knowledge of adjectives.practiced the comparative form.followed instructions.used words connected with sequencing.