Objective
By the end of this lesson, you will learn about the characters and themes in Regular Show and create your own fun story inspired by the show.
Materials and Prep
- Access to Regular Show episodes
- Paper and colored pencils
- Imagination and creativity
Activities
- Character Analysis: Watch an episode of Regular Show and write down characteristics of your favorite character.
- Create Your Own Story: Use the characters from Regular Show to write a short story or draw a comic strip.
- Act Out Scenes: Choose a scene from an episode and act it out with family members or friends.
Talking Points
- Introduction to Regular Show: "Regular Show is a funny cartoon about two best friends, Mordecai and Rigby, who work at a park and have crazy adventures."
- Character Analysis: "Let's think about what makes Mordecai and Rigby different from each other. Mordecai is a blue jay and Rigby is a raccoon. How do their personalities compare?"
- Themes in Regular Show: "One of the themes in Regular Show is friendship. Mordecai and Rigby always have each other's backs. Can you think of a time when you were a good friend to someone?"
- Creating Your Own Story: "Now it's your turn to be a cartoonist! Think of a funny adventure that Mordecai and Rigby could go on. What kind of trouble could they get into this time?"