As students read, a storyboard can serve as a helpful character reference log. This log (also called a character map) allows students to recall relevant information about important characters. A story like The Odyssey has many characters to keep track of and a character log can help keep them straight.
Students may also want some background knowledge of the Greek gods and goddesses or Greek Myths. Try using a character map like the one below to conduct internet research. This may help establish domains and attributes of specific gods that play a major role in the epic.
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Student Instructions
Create a character map for the major characters.
Decide what key point or takeaway you want to make with your infographic. This will act as the overarching organizing concept for the information.
Focus on the information or points that best support your argument. Focus on the important information rather than adding too many details to the infographic.
Establish a coherent informational flow. Use a top-to-bottom or left-to-right organization strategy for your content to reflect the language of your audience.
Use icons and symbols to help your audience understand complicated ideas more quickly. Icons and symbols can graphically represent concepts. Keep them in mind as you use the infographic.
Assemble information that is related. Create distinct section boundaries by using visual signals like boxes, lines, or whitespace.
Before publishing your infographic, show it to others to make sure the material is organized well and is simple to comprehend.
A visual representation of information called an infographic uses text, graphics, charts, and graphs to portray complicated facts, concepts, or ideas in a clear and interesting way. It seeks to make the material more understandable and simpler to remember. This activity can be used to convert complex ideas from The Odyssey into simple ones for students.
The main elements in an infographic are: Title and Heading: The title sums up the key idea, while the headers direct readers to the various sections, Visuals: Pictures, drawings, icons, and graphs give information a visual context and make it easier to understand, Charts and graphs: These graphical data representations can make patterns and comparisons easier to understand, Labels and Captions: Labels on graphs and charts describe the data points, while captions give context to the visuals, Icons: Icons assist convey ideas quickly by symbolizing thoughts or objects, Data: The infographic's thesis is supported with precise and attractive data.
The secret to a professional infographic is consistency. Consistently use the same fonts, colors, and design components. This gives everything a cohesive, polished design that improves readability and brand identity.