Stick Figure Animation Lesson Using Pencil 2D by Randi Taylor Habib

Skill Mastery

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By the end of this lesson, students will be able to create a basic stick figure animation with at least 4 distinct frames using Pencil 2D.

Software Use

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Students will demonstrate proficiency in the primary features of Pencil 2D necessary to create, save, and export a short animation.

Essential Question

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How can you bring a character to life using stick figure animation in Pencil 2D?

Teacher Demo: Pencil 2D Basics

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Watch the teacher model creating and exporting a simple stick figure animation in Pencil 2D. Discuss timeline, layers, and onion skin features.

Guided Practice: Try It Together

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Students follow along as the teacher demonstrates drawing and animating each frame. Pause for students to check their progress at key steps.

Small Group Collaboration on Padlet

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Students collaborate in small groups to storyboard a short scene they will animate. Each group posts their storyboard draft on Padlet for peer feedback.

Independent Practice: Animate!

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Each student independently creates their own stick figure animation, applying the techniques shown in class. Teacher circulates for assistance.

Remediation: Step-by-Step Guide

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Students needing extra support follow this step-by-step written guide and video resource to practice at their own pace.

Extension: Add Backgrounds or Sound

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Students ready for a challenge enhance their animation by adding simple backgrounds, movement, or sound effects using the extended features of Pencil 2D.

Formative: Peer Feedback

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Students review and give feedback on each other's work-in-progress animations during class, focusing on smooth movement and clear storytelling.

Check for Understanding: Exit Ticket

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At the end of each class period, students answer one reflection question: 'What feature of Pencil 2D did you find most useful today?'

Summative: Final Animation Project

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Each student submits a completed stick figure animation (minimum 4 frames) by next Monday for evaluation. Graded on creativity, technical use, and effort.

Exit Ticket: What Did You Learn?

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Students write a brief summary on a sticky note or Padlet post about what they learned and what they'd like to explore more in animation.

Practice Quiz: Animation Terms

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Review and complete a short online quiz about Pencil 2D tools and animation concepts before next class.

Storyboard Rough Draft

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Draw a rough storyboard for a new stick figure animation to plan your final project. Bring it to class for feedback.

Explore: Watch Animations Online

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Watch at least 2 short stick figure animations on YouTube or another safe site. Take note of movements or effects you want to try.

Using your Flip Book to create a storyboard

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Animator vs Animation

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This animator made a story where their stick figure is attacked by Pencil 2D, there is a green slime blaster, but unsuccessful

Another story, a stick figure race

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They used a few photos for their backdrop

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Drawing a walking sequence

Run Cycle

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How do you draw someone running?

Stick Figure Animation Using Pencil 2D

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