To combine some of the concepts we have been discussing in class, I wanted to also add information about an animated short that I taught during my practicum. For my English Language Communications class I taught them about narrative through a series of animated short films which centred on growing up and life stages. Claire Ahn gave me some advice on this too!
One of my favourites (the students loved it too!) was The Present, which ties in quite nicely with ways illnesses/disabilities are represented.