The Comic Tree: A Graphic Novel and Teaching Tool
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Chapter 8, The Tree:

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Ambassador for Artistry

The Tree is a "Sovereign Ambassador," and becomes the cartooning headquarters for our heroes.  It has the ability to use systems to help the animals draw original cartoons.  The Tree is a common ground for learning about comics!


Option 1: Learn what
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30-sec

Learn what is done.
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In this 30 second time-lapse, learn what The Tree looks like at rapid speed.
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Option 2: Learn how
 2-min

Learn how to do it.
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In this 2 minute teaser lesson, watch how The Tree is drawn, with subtitles.
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Option 3: Learn why
 5-min

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Learn why it's done like this.
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In this 5 minute lesson, follow along to learn design choices for The Tree.
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Origins of The Comic Tree, Part 8

In 2019, creator of The Comic Tree Phil Lohmeyer received coverage for his cartooning efforts from Connecticut Magazine, created 4-step worksheets for his characters, and began teaching The Comic Tree Workshop for large groups of elementary and middle school students.

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