Comic Strip

Guide

A Comic Strip uses information to inform the illustration of and dialogue between characters in a plot driven story that builds a hero or team of heroes. The Comic Strip commonly uses dialogue to dramatize and/or simplify complex issues. Humorous Comic Strips build a situation that ends with a punch line.

Rationale: Research demonstrates that synthesizing information, or taking information and creating new and independent work, increases understanding and retention.

Instructions: Fill at least one piece of 8 ½ x 11 paper with at least six frames. Be sure that all dialogue is clearly written. Write captions that help the reader understand.

General Guidelines

· Be creative

· Apply learned knowledge

· Build a hero or team of heroes

· Simplify and dramatize complex issues

Comic Strip Rubric

possible points	expectations	points earned
5	Simplifies a complex idea
3	Builds hero or heroes
5	Demonstrates understanding of relevant knowledge
2	Dialogue flows naturally
5	Exhibits creativity and originality
20	total

Comic Strip Example