1. Make Beliefs Comic Strip 1.In this activity, you will create a comic strip version of a self-created ending. Before you use your technology, fill out the Create Your own Ending Prep Sheet provided by the teacher. This will help you choose an idea and brainstorm your ending. 2.Once you have chosen an idea for your story and brainstormed with your partner, open the Make Beliefs Comix Web 2.0 tool: http://www.makebeliefscomix.com/Comix/. Click on Enter Here.http://www.makebeliefscomix.com/Comix/ 3.From the diverse cast of characters, select pictures for you and your partner because the two of you will be the narrators for the ending. Simply select the character. It will show up in the Selection Window. Arrow through to find the right emotion for your character and then tap. It will go in to the selected window. 4.You may insert dialogue by selecting one of the 8 talk balloons at the bottom. 5.You will tell the story by inserting pictures of additional characters or objects. 6.Each picture must have dialogue boxes and there should be at least 9 panels. The comic strip maker only holds up to four panels, so you will have to snip the completed panels into a Word document before starting your other panels. You may want to do 3 at a time. 7.To use the snipping tool, simply open the Snipping Tool from Start Menu “All Programs” on desktop. Click on New > Select Rectangular Snip. Drag Cursor around area you wish to capture. The image will appear in Snipping Tool window. Go to Edit and then Copy. Open up a Word document and paste it in. 8.Once you have completed the required panels and pasted them into the Word document. You will save that document and submit it via email to your teacher. * This activity will be graded on the rubric provided. You will have an opportunity to share your creation with the class. Using the Make Beliefs app/website, create a comic strip that tells the events that occurred AFTER the ending you read in “All Summer In a Day” in your Holt Literature textbook. Follow the directions below to complete the activity. This task uses: Common Core/NG Standard(s): W.6.3: Write narratives to develop real or imagined experiences or events using effective techniques, well- chosen details, and well- structured event sequences

2. 4321 CreativityThe pictures and captions reflect an exceptional degree of student creativity. There is great attention to detail. All but 1 of the pictures and captions reflect an exceptional degree of student creativity. All but 2 of the pictures and captions reflect an exceptional degree of student creativity. More than 2 of the pictures and captions reflect little degree of student creativity. ThemeAll 6 panels relate to the theme.Only 5 panels relate to the theme.Only 4 panels relate to the theme.Less than 4 panels relate to the theme. Characters and DialogueThe main characters are clearly identified, and their actions and dialogue are well-matched to each other. The main characters are clearly identified, and their actions and dialogue match most of the time. The main characters are identified but not well developed and their actions and dialogue are too general. It is hard to tell who the main characters are. Landscape and PropsLandscape and props are directly related to the theme or purpose of the comic and enhance understanding of the scene. Landscape and props are directly related to the theme or purpose of the comic. Landscape and props are generally related to the theme or purpose of the comic. Landscape and props seem randomly chosen OR distract the reader. Number of ItemsThe comic has at least 6 panels.The comic has 5 panels.The comic has 4 panels.The comic has less than 4 panels. Spelling, Punctuation, and GrammarThere are no spelling, punctuation, or grammar errors. There are 1-3 spelling, punctuation, or grammar errors. There are 4-5 spelling, punctuation, and grammar errors. There are more than 5 spelling, punctuation, and grammar errors. Time and EffortClass time was used wisely. Much time and effort went into the planning and design of the comic. Class time was used wisely, however the student could have put in more time and effort into the planning. Class time was used wisely, however the student could have put more time and effort into the design. Class time was not used wisely. Rubric for Comic Strip