Comic strip project Teacher instructions:

1. This project is to review what my students have learned about Microsoft Word. When they complete t his project they already know how to insert clipart and shapes as well as crop clipart and arrange items on their screen.

2. I print out a classroom set of pages 2-8 so I can reuse them in each class. 3. I print out one copy for each student of the storyboard page and have them sketch

their ideas. I initial their sheet when it is seems like a viable project to complete and they get to work.

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Comic strip project You will create a minimum of a 6 - frame comic strip using Microsoft

Word. You may use the internet, but the clipart should have many of the

items you need.

Your comic strip should teach someone how to do or make something! It does not have to be “funny.” Give the steps needed to accomplish a task. Look at

the examples for some inspiration. This whole packet was made in Word.

Some tips!Change your Page Layout to Landscape Orientation before you start. (Page Layout Orientation Landscape). After you draw the first square, right click it and go to Format Autoshape. Then, click the size tab at the top. In the boxes that come up, put in 3 in the heighth and width box. Click OK. Then repeat for the rest of the boxes. After all boxes are drawn, be sure to center them on your page or they might hang off the page. Be sure to put a title and your name using a text box with a black background and white bold text at the top. Be creative and use lots of different pictures. Really show the background (trees or buildings, or furniture if it is an inside scene). Also use callouts (look in Shapes) for dialogue. Check your spelling! DO NOT JUST REPEAT THE SAME CLIPART ON EACH BOX AND CHANGE THE TEXT! Move the clipart, flip it, rotate it, change the view, get closer, view the examples carefully.

Score

Criteria

4

• Assignment completed in its entirety • Followed written instructions completely • Skillful use of computer and/or resources • Worked independently

3 • Assignment completed in its entirety • Mostly followed written instructions • Skillful use of computer and/or resources • Worked independently

2

• Assignment not completed in its entirety • Mostly followed written instructions, 2 or more instructions not followed • Required assistance with use of computer and/or resources • Careless use of tools • Required assistance with basic functions

1

• Assignment not completed in its entirety • Did not follow written instructions, major effect on assignment • Careless use of tools • Required assistance multiple times with use of computer and/or resources

0 • Student does not participate due to lack of understanding or desire • Shows no effort • Does not ask for help • Assignment was not submitted

How to Make an Amazing Peanut Butter, Jelly, and Banana Sandwich!

First we need two slices of bread.

Next, grab the peanut butter and jelly.

Fourth, grab a banana, peel it, and use the knife to cut it into small slices.

Put peanut butter here

Put jelly here

Banana slices

on both

This is an example of a comic that would receive a

3 out of 4 points.

Third, grab a knife preferably a butter knife.

Now you can enjoy the great peanut butter, jelly, and banana sandwich.

This is an example of a comic that would receive a

1 out of 4 points.

How to know when to field goal during a football game by Katherine GutierrezFirst you need a team with 11 players Then you need a second team with 11

players to have an official game. After you got teams you need coaches to show them the plays, routes, and positions.

First to start off you need the football in the 40 yard line.

The kicker kicks the ball and the game begins. “Ahh!”

What score would you give this comic following the

rubric?

Then the kick returner catches the football and 1st down occurs

Wrap text should be “Behind Text”

1. Add in 3” by 3” box

2. Create your background

3. Add in your characters Wrap text should be “In front of text”

This is how animals survive living in the desert.

4. Add your callout shapes

This is how animals survive living in the desert.

Steps to creating each comic strip box

Comic Strip Storyboard

Sketch your ideas above before you start creating the comic strip. Sketch characters, backgrounds, callouts with text and any props you want to include in your comic. What will you teach in 6 steps?

Approved! Teacher initials