This vibrant picture book follows Kofi, a curious boy from Takoradi, as he navigates the exciting yet tricky world of online communication. When a suspicious message promises a big prize, Kofi must learn to think critically, verify information, and share his newfound online safety wisdom with his friends. It's a cheerful tale about smart choices, digital citizenship, and staying safe while having fun online!
design a storybook for this script Week 2 – Online Safety & Scam Awareness Story Title: Kofi Learns to Stay Safe Online Town: Takoradi Topic Focus: Online safety, scams, phishing, misinformation Page 1 – Introduction Narration: Kofi is a curious boy living in Takoradi. He loves using his phone and exploring apps. He enjoys chatting with friends online but doesn’t know everything about online safety yet. Illustration Ideas: Kofi walking on a busy Takoradi street with a backpack, colorful market stalls, local school in the background. Teaching Prompt: • Ask: “What online activities do you do every day on your phone?” Page 2 – Kofi Receives a Message Narration: One afternoon, Kofi receives a WhatsApp message claiming he won a free mobile money reward. The message asks for his personal details. Dialogue: Kofi: “Wow! Free money? Should I reply?” Friend: “Wait, Kofi. Don’t share your details. It could be a scam!” Illustration Ideas: Kofi holding his phone with a surprised expression; a floating WhatsApp message showing “You won 500 cedis!” Teaching Prompt: • Ask: “Have you ever received a message that seemed too good to be true? What did you do?” Page 3 – Thinking Before Clicking Narration: Kofi remembers what his teacher taught about online safety: always think before clicking links or sharing personal info. He decides not to respond and reports the message to an adult. Dialogue: Kofi: “I better check first. This doesn’t feel right.” Teacher: “Good choice, Kofi! Always verify before you click.” Illustration Ideas: Kofi thinking carefully, a “warning” icon on the phone, teacher guiding him. Teaching Prompt: • Ask: “Why is it important to verify messages before replying?” Page 4 – Learning About Scams Narration: Kofi reads online about phishing and scam messages. He discovers that many students in Ghana and around the world face similar online risks. Dialogue: Kofi: “I didn’t know scams could be so common. I need to be careful!” Illustration Ideas: Kofi at his desk, phone and laptop open, websites showing scam examples, world map with caution icons. Teaching Prompt: • Ask: “What are some online risks you should watch out for?” Page 5 – Sharing Knowledge Narration: Kofi explains what he learned to his friends. They all promise to be careful online and report suspicious messages. Dialogue: Friend: “Thanks, Kofi! Now we know how to stay safe.” Kofi: “Let’s always check before we click!” Illustration Ideas: Group of students sitting under a tree or classroom bench, sharing phones, smiling and discussing. Teaching Prompt: • Ask: “Who can you share online safety tips with?” Page 6 – Moral / Reflection Narration: Kofi realizes that online safety is about being cautious, thinking critically, and sharing what you learn with others. Technology is useful, but safety comes first. Dialogue: Kofi: “I’ll always verify messages and stay safe online, so I can enjoy learning and having fun without risks!” Illustration Ideas: Kofi holding his phone confidently, school and Takoradi streets in background, digital warning icons subtly in background to remind of safety.
