In your assigned groups, you will research a specific royal person or historical event connected to the British Royal Family and the history of Great Britain. Your mission is to collaborate on creating either a comic strip or perform a skit that highlights key facts and the historical significance of your topic.
Use the factsheets, books, and online resources provided to gather information on your assigned topic. Take notes on the following:
Who or What:
Name of the royal person or historical event.
Key figures involved (royal families, significant individuals).
Timeline:
Important dates and time periods.
Achievements and Impact:
Major achievements or events.
Historical significance.
Interesting Facts:
Any unique or little-known information.
Comic Strip
Storyboard Development:
Sketch out 4-6 main scenes that illustrate the important events and outcomes.
Include dialogue and captions to enhance storytelling.
Artistic Elements:
Focus on representing the time period accurately in costumes and settings.
Use color and expressions to convey emotions and emphasize key moments.
Skit
Scriptwriting:
Write a script with dialogues and stage directions.
Plan for a 5-minute performance.
Character Development:
Assign roles based on key figures.
Practice portraying emotions and using period-appropriate language.
Rehearsals:
Conduct practice sessions to refine your performance.
Accuracy: Ensure all facts are correct and sourced from reliable references.
Creativity: Let your imagination flow while sticking to the historical context.
Engagement: Aim to make your comic strip or skit both educational and entertaining.
Storyboarding Tips:
Think of your comic strip as a series of connected frames.
Each frame should represent a crucial moment in your event/person's life.
Skit Example:
Opening Scene: Introduce main figures and the setting.
Development Scene: Highlight the challenge or significant event.
Climax: Show the turning point of the event or major accomplishment.
Resolution: Conclude with the outcome or impact.
Battle of Hastings
Tudors – Henry VIII.
Tudors – Elizabeth I.
Queen Victoria – Victorian England