Gold Quest-Cartoon for PSA

Plan and Create a PSA with a Cartoon 

Note: If you choose to create a cartoon as your PSA, follow the steps provided to use Writecomics. Plan on some time practicing the program until you become good at it. If you need more practice, keep “playing” with the Application until you know how to use it, and you can explain the steps to a classmate without hesitation. 

Steps for Creating a Cartoon PSA

1. Collect your artifacts.

• Review What Copyright Is
• Quickly review this helpful Safe Search Image Resources (or watch the video ) so you can save time searching and locating copyright-free images you can use and/or modify.
• Create a folder (in a shared folder if possible) and begin collecting the files you plan to use (images, photos, video clips, sound recording...).

2. Play the video for How to Create Comic Strips in Canva (located at the top of this page) and/or refer to this step-by-step guide (coming soon 2025).

3. After you create your example cartoon, your task is to create one for your PSA (Public Service Announcement). See if you can make your point in four panels or less. Use this PSA Evaluation Rubric to assist you in the process. 

Remember characteristics of a PSA:

• Take a position with a message (such as don't give your password to a friend, be careful what information you put in a chat room, don't be intimidated by bullying texts).
• Deliver ONE convincing core message (supported with facts, images, and examples).
• Catch the attention of your intended audience with a clear message.
• Create a slogan that is memorable, stands out, and ia easy to remember.

Note: If you would like an alternate cartoon site, try: 

• ReadWriteThinkComics
• Make Beliefs Comix (step-by-step guide PDF)

4. Create and complete your cartoon PSA.

5. When done check with your teacher on how to turn this in.

Completing this Quest

When you have turned in your cartoon PSA document you may want to try creating an Infographic or a multimedia version of it.

  Check off this Quest on the 21t4s roadmap 

  I have completed this and am ready for PSA Infographics