Graphic Novels: Panel Analysis and Creative Writing
English
GCSE
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~18 mins
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A worksheet focused on analysing panels in graphic novels and developing creative writing skills, centred around the theme of mystery.
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Graphic Novels: Panel Analysis and Creative Writing
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Panel Analysis and Creative Writing
In the shadowed alleyway, the faint glow of a flickering street lamp cast elongated shadows across the damp cobblestones. A solitary figure, cloaked in a dark trench coat, moved with purpose, their face hidden beneath the brim of a wide hat. From the alley’s end, a whisper of movement interrupted the silence—a fleeting glimpse of a shadow darting behind a rusted dumpster. The air was thick with anticipation, every sound amplified in the stillness. As the figure paused, a sudden gust of wind swept a torn piece of paper into the air, momentarily revealing a cryptic symbol scrawled in hurried lines. The scene captured a moment of suspense, where every detail hints at a deeper mystery waiting to unfold.
1.
Describe the atmosphere created by the visual details in the extract.
[2 marks]2.
Identify one visual technique used to build suspense in the extract.
[2 marks]3.
What does the torn piece of paper with the cryptic symbol suggest about the scene?
[2 marks]4.
Analyse the use of colour and lighting in creating mood within the extract.
[4 marks]5.
Identify and explain one technique of panel layout that could enhance the suspense in this scene.
[2 marks]Aa) A wide panel showing the entire alleyway
Bb) Close-up of the mysterious symbol
Cc) A sequence of quick, small panels showing the shadow’s movement
Dd) A full-page splash of the figure
6.
Write a short paragraph describing a mysterious event that could happen next in the scene.
[4 marks]7.
Create a dialogue exchange between the solitary figure and an unknown character they encounter in the alley. Keep the tone atmospheric and mysterious.
[4 marks]8.
Identify one visual and one textual technique used to build tension in this extract.
[2 marks]9.
Design your own panel layout for a suspenseful scene in a graphic novel, using the themes and techniques discussed.
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