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Activity Description: Scouts plan out their comic story using a storyboard sheet with space for scenes and notes.

• Fulfills Step 2 of GSUSA Cadette Comic Artist badge requirements.

Info Needed: Practice comic storytelling by turning everyday moments, familiar scenes, or original ideas into short visual narratives.

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Items Needed:

• Storyboard Sheet for each scout or small group
• Writing utensils

Instructions (Estimated Total Time: 20 min):

1. Work individually or in small groups to come up with a comic story. (5 min)
   • Scouts choose a simple idea they want to turn into a comic.
   • (Optional) Leader can offer prompts like “a surprise,” “a challenge,” or “a funny moment.”
2. Use the storyboard sheet to plan the story scene by scene. (15 min)
   • Each box is for one scene. Scouts write what happens below the box.
   • Scouts sketch a rough idea of the scene inside the box.
   • (Optional) Scouts can use extra sheets if their story needs more scenes.

This Activity is a Part of the Following Meeting Plan(s)

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