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[Virginia]

1. Find some comics and photocopy them so that the word bubbles are big enough to write in. Toss in some classics like Snoopy and some of the odd Manga things that are easily found here in Korea.

2. Write about 25 words on pieces of paper and put them in a bag (use new vocab words, or just silly things like "gorgeous" "banana" "soccer" whatever....) for students to pick.

3. As an intro, you can use the powerpoint that I've uploaded here. I like offereing the kids a visual aid, as well, it lets me guage their response to which comics and cartoons they recognize etc.

4. In groups of two, let the kids write a short conversation in the blank word bubbles, but they must use the two weird words in their conversation.

I haven't tried it yet, I'll let you know how it goes.

[Brian]

Good tips.

You all may have seen this site, but if you haven't:  http://www.yukihime.com/comics/paremix/    I  would do similar activities with advanced students last year, as a 5 minute warm-up before class. 

Not as educational as Virginia's ideas, but funny as hell. 

[Virginia]

Hey Smee.... Archie comics has a site that is geared towards ESL classes. Different comic strips with comprehension questions.

This comic strip activity went surprisingly well. Having the kids include two weird words in their comic strips made it easier for them to come up with ideas.

It takes a full class period, incuding warm-up (powerpoint), instructions, doing the activity and group sharing afterwards.

[Lana]

Hi!  Yay, part of the collective-that's me!!   

Sooo...a good site for comic/cartoons for examples is:
http://www.cartoonstock.com/
My co-T showed it to me.

Lots of different stuff to choose from. 
Lana