Instructions:

Students write at least 10 things about them that we do not know just by looking at them.
Students pick 4 things from this list
Students draw out 4 panels on one sheet of paper, and illustrate one item from their list in each panel.
“Speed (friend) dating”—students pair/share 3 times with another classmate they are not as close with, read one another’s comics, and on a separate paper give one piece of positive feedback and list any spelling/grammar issues—be an editor!
Some students share out their comics to the group
Written reflection: What was most fun about this exercise? What was most challenging? How did you decide what words and images to include? How did you decide to make “edits” to your original list?
Some students share out their written reflections

And here was my list:

1.) I grew up in New Jersey.
2.) I have a younger brother named David, and we are almost exactly three years apart.
3.) I can read Hebrew but I can’t speak it.
4.) When I was a little kid, one of my biggest fears was that our house would catch on fire in the middle of the night.
5.) I am close with my mom and dad, even though they live across the country.
6.) It is easy for me to feel nervous or guilty.
7.) My favorite candy is anything black licorice flavored
8.) I was in every play my high school put on, but I haven’t done any acting since I graduated.
9.) I love to go running.
10.) I learned how to ride a bike when I was 11 years old.

…I’m excited to see what students come up with!