Tell an adventure in panels
English-language edition | October 2026 | bernard.ink
Tell an adventure in panels
Look at how Yawa's comic uses pictures, dialogue and sound effects. Tell an original short adventure. Do not copy the published artwork or recreate dangerous actions in real life.
Plan a change
A character wants something; an obstacle appears; they choose what to do; something changes. Add speech inside a bubble and a sound effect only where it helps.
A 4-panel printable comic template. Fold a blank page into equal panels as an alternative.
Download the PDF for this printable template.
Reading order / character / goal
Six moments; one adventure
Use one panel for each important moment. Keep the reading order clear and leave room for your own speech bubbles.
A 6-panel printable comic template. Fold a blank page into equal panels as an alternative.
A full-page moment
Create one large scene. Add a speech bubble, a thought bubble or caption if useful. Write them yourself; this sheet does not include stickers.
My original scene
Teacher notes Comic panels
Purpose and preparation
30 minutes after exploring the opening museum/school pages or the mine escape. Provide paper and pencils.
Suggested responses
- A speech bubble shows spoken words; a caption can give time or context; a sound effect can show movement or impact.
- In Yawa, a worrying phone call triggers a rescue quest; the comic does not make it safe for a child to travel or enter a mine alone.
- Assess clear sequence and purposeful image/text choices. Invite an oral explanation for pupils who prefer drawing.
Support and stretch
Read aloud; invite pointing, drawings or dictation. Extend by asking for a page or picture clue.
Teaching links
Suggested England English: discussing reading and explaining ideas. US literacy links apply only to the stated school age group, not automatically to babies. Adapt to the learner; these materials are not an accredited curriculum.