Class: 5th–6th / P6-P7
Objective: Students will create a visual or written narrative inspired by The Boatman’s Journey.
Materials:

• StoryMap: The Boatman’s Journey
• Art supplies (paper, markers, coloured pencils)
• Optional: digital tools for comic strip creation (e.g., Canva, Pixton)

Lesson Outline:
Introduction (10 mins)

• Introduce the art of storytelling and its role in preserving history.
• Show examples of stories or illustrations from the StoryMap.

Activity: Create a Story (40 mins)

• Option 1: Comic Strip
  • Students illustrate a 4–6 panel comic strip showing a boatman’s adventure.
• Option 2: Short Story
  • Students write a short story (1–2 pages) about a specific event or day on the Grand Canal.
  • Provide prompts to guide creativity (e.g., “A storm hits while navigating a lock,” or “A surprise delivery at Shannon Harbour”).

Wrap-Up (10 mins)

• Display the artwork or read selected stories.
• Reflect on how storytelling helps us understand history.