1. Humor & Exaggeration Poem Interpretation 1.Re-read the poem entitled “Sarah Cynthia Sylvia Stout Would Not Take the Garbage Out” on pages 582 and 583 in your Holt literature book. 2.Focus on the humorous and exaggerated details the author uses to convey the tone and mood of the poem. 3.Go to http://www.makebeliefscomix.com. Give your comix a name and put your name for the Author.http://www.makebeliefscomix.com 4.Create a text-dependent comic strip of your interpretation of the poem including three examples of exaggeration from the poem. Follow the directions given on the website to customize your characters, setting, etc. 5.Make sure to convey the main idea of the poem in your interpretative comic strip. Refer to your Comic Strip Rubric. 6.When you are finished with your commix, use the Snipping Tool to “snip” your comix strip. Make sure you include the title and author boxes at the top of the comix. 7.Click the picture of the save disk in the Snipping Tool box. Rename the file with your first initial and your last name (Example: tthibodeaux), now click save. 8.Log into Blackboard open your comix assignment. Click on Browse My Computer, find your comix in Pictures Library, click on your comix, and then click open. Now click Submit. After reading the poem entitled “Sarah Cynthia Sylvia Stout Would Not Take the Garbage Out,” you will create a comic strip of your interpretation of the humor found in Sarah’s life and room. Follow the directions below to complete the activity. This task uses: Make Beliefs Comix App http://www.makebeliefscomix.com/ Common Core/NG Standard(s): 7.RL.1 Cite several pieces of textual evidence to support analysis of what the text says explicitly as well as inferences drawn from the text. 7.W.6 Use technology, including the Internet, to produce and publish writing and link to and cite sources as well as to interact and collaborate with others, including linking to and citing sources.

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