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Scene 1 – Jaiden and Ben’s Introduction
Panel 1 – Door Close-Up
Visual: Close-up of the classroom door sign.
Sign text: Learning Disability and Mental Health Class
Panel 2 – Jaiden Outside the Door
Visual: Jaiden stands outside the classroom, rubbing his eyes, looking exhausted.
Narration: Jaiden Jones was half asleep after oversleeping.
Panel 3 – Inside the Classroom
Visual: Ben sits at a desk, relaxed, looking toward the door.
Dialogue:
Jaiden: “Hi, I’m Jaiden. Is this the disability class?”
Panel 4 – Ben Responds
Visual: Ben smiles and points toward the door sign.
Dialogue:
Ben: “Yeah, mate. It is. It even says it on the door.”
Panel 5 – Light Humour
Visual: Jaiden and Ben laugh awkwardly.
Dialogue:
Jaiden: “Oh no… I’m half asleep. I overslept. Am I late?”
Ben: “No, mate. You’re just on time. It’s okay.”
Scene 2 – Annie Arrives and Introduces Herself
Panel 6 – Annie Enters
Visual: Annie walks into the classroom holding notes and a bag.
Narration: Annie entered the classroom and introduced herself as the lecturer.
Dialogue:
Annie: “Good morning. I’m Annie. I’ll be teaching this course.”
Panel 7 – Annie Shares Her Conditions
Visual: Annie stands calmly at the front of the room.
Dialogue:
Ben: “Miss, do you have a learning disability?”
Annie: “Yes, I do. I have dyslexia, autism, and mental health difficulties.”
Panel 8 – Strength from Difficulty
Visual: Ben listens thoughtfully.
Dialogue:
Ben: “That sounds like a lot.”
Annie: “It is. But out of every difficulty, there is an ability.”
Ben: “What’s your ability?”
Annie: “I’m an artist, writer, lecturer, and mentor.”
Ben: “That’s great.”
Scene 3 – Alex Turns Up Late
Panel 9 – Alex Arrives
Visual: Alex enters the classroom late, holding a crumpled map.
Dialogue:
Alex: “Sorry I’m late. I was enrolling and couldn’t find the room.”
Panel 10 – The Door Sign
Visual: Alex looks around, confused.
Dialogue:
Alex: “Which room is this?”
Annie: “This is the Learning Disability and Mental Health class.”
Ben: “It says it on the door, mate.”
Alex: “Oh… yeah. I forgot to read it.”
Visual: Light laughter from the room.
Annie: “It’s your first day, Alex.”
Panel 11 – Annie’s Thought Bubble
Visual: Close-up of Annie, calm on the outside.
Thought bubble: He could have enrolled weeks ago…
Scene 4 – Amy Turns Up Late
Panel 12 – Amy Enters
Visual: Amy rushes into the room holding a small toy.
Dialogue:
Amy: “Sorry… my babysitter was late.”
Annie: “That’s okay, Amy. Thank you for coming.”
Scene 5 – Annie Introduces Her Book
Panel 13 – Annie’s Purpose
Visual: Annie stands at the front of the class. Her book and notes are on the desk.
Thought bubble: “Life is hard when people don’t understand… this is why I wrote my book.”
Panel 14 – Teaching Moment
Visual: Annie points to the board showing:
Strengths – Challenges – Support – Success
Dialogue:
Annie: “People with learning differences can do anything. They just need the right strategies, tools, and understanding.”
Panel 15 – Alex Questions
Visual: Alex leans back slightly, arms crossed.
Dialogue:
Alex: “What book? What’s it about?”
Panel 16 – Annie Explains
Visual: Annie remains calm and confident.
Dialogue:
Annie: “It’s about Learning Disabilities and Mental Health Awareness. I want to share my experiences and help others understand.”
Caption: Annie begins the course with honesty, purpose, and compassion.
