Objective

By the end of this lesson, you will be able to comprehend and analyze a Garfield comic strip, and identify key elements of the story and characters.

Materials and Prep

Materials: A Garfield comic strip (printed or online), paper, and pencils.

Prep: Familiarize yourself with the Garfield comic strip and its characters.

Activities

1. Introduction to Garfield: Discuss the main characters and the setting of the Garfield comic strip.

2. Reading a Garfield Comic Strip: Read a selected Garfield comic strip together and discuss the storyline, characters' actions, and humor.

3. Create Your Own Garfield Comic Strip: Encourage the student to create their own Garfield comic strip, using the characters and setting they have learned about.

Third Grade Talking Points

• Garfield is a funny cat who loves to eat and sleep. He often gets into mischief, but he is also very clever. You can say, "Garfield is a lazy cat who loves to eat lasagna and nap. He is always getting into funny situations."
• Garfield's owner, Jon Arbuckle, is a kind but sometimes clueless man. He tries to take care of Garfield and his dog, Odie. You can say, "Jon is a nice man who tries his best to take care of Garfield and Odie, but sometimes he doesn't understand their antics."
• The setting of Garfield's stories often takes place in Jon's house, where Garfield and Odie live. You can say, "Most of the stories happen at Jon's house, where Garfield and Odie have funny adventures."