Meiosis Comic Book

TaskYour task is to create a comic book (using Comic Life) that describes and explains the process of meiosis.

ProcedureStoryboardYou are to create a detailed storyboard for your comic using the storyboard format below for each illustration in your comic. The illustrations in your storyboard can be rough (stick figures are acceptable), but the text/captions should be the text that will be in your final product. Your storyboard must be typed and printed (double-sided if necessary) to be counted. (You can add your drawings after you print.)

There are a few things to keep in mind as you develop your story. First, remember all the important factors that make a good story (like setting and character development). Having two characters introduce themselves, say that they are going to tell us all about meiosis and then just go through copy and pasted steps of meiosis is the easiest way to earn no credit. Also, make sure to pay attention to appropriate spelling and grammar usage. Finally, write a rough draft before creating your storyboard. Your storyboard should be as developed as a second draft.

Storyboard Template:

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The printed storyboard is due at the start of class on Tuesday, May 4.

Comic DevelopmentLayoutYou may choose any of the page layouts that you feel fits your needs on each page. While the layout may vary from page to page, some things like background color, text font, text size, etc. should be consistent throughout the comic. There may be some variation in these things when appropriate for the situation. For example, you may have a larger and bold font if a character is yelling.

IllustrationsAll illustrations must be created by you. You have many options to do this. You can hand draw the illustrations and take a picture to import into each slot. If you choose this option, use a camera other than your computer so you can have a higher picture quality (which does not mean size!). Or, you could use some drawing computer program for your illustrations. You may use pictures of things as long as you took the picture. For example, you may take a picture of your refrigerator at home to use as a refrigerator in your comic.

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Comic SubmissionYou will need to submit two copies of your comic. First, you will need to submit a printed copy of your comic. This copy may be black and white. However, you should print 4 pages (of your comic) per sheet and print your work double-sided. Choose Layout from the drop-down menu and select 4 pages per sheet.

Second, you will need to submit an electronic copy of your comic into the teacherʼs drop box by the start of class on the due date. The file type should be PDF. This can be accomplished by going to the File menu, scrolling down to the Export menu and choosing “Export Fixed-Resolution PDF file.” Make sure to name your file correctly for this assignment (MeiosisComicBook).

You will staple the materials in the following order: directions/rubric page, printed comic and storyboard. Make sure that your name and block are on the front of this page.

The final copy of your comic and the above-mentioned required pages are due at the beginning of class on Thursday, May 6.

Category 5 4 3 2 1Content (x2) Content is always

correct; Ideas and concepts are always clearly explained and understood.

Content is usually correct; Ideas and concepts are usually clearly explained and understood.

Content is sometimes correct; Ideas and concepts are sometimes clearly explained and understood.

Content is seldom correct; Ideas and concepts are seldom explained and understood.

Content is rarely correct; Ideas and concepts are rarely explained and understood.

Captions Captions are always related to the scenes and the connections are always easy to understand.

Captions are Usually related to the scenes and the connections are usually easy to understand.

Captions are Sometimes related to the scenes and the connections are sometimes easy to understand.

Captions are seldom related to the scenes and the connections are seldom easy to understand.

Captions are Rarely related to the scenes and the connections are rarely easy to understand.

Characters/Setting The main characters are always identified, and their actions and dialogue are always well-matched.Landscape and props are always related to the theme or purpose of the comic and enhance understanding of the scene.

The main characters are usually identified, and their actions and dialogue are usually well-matched.Landscape and props are usually related to the theme or purpose of the comic and enhance understanding of the scene.

The main characters are sometimes identified, and their actions and dialogue are sometimes well-matched.Landscape and props are sometimes related to the theme or purpose of the comic and enhance understanding of the scene.

The main characters are seldom identified, and their actions and dialogue are seldom well-matched.Landscape and props are seldom related to the theme or purpose of the comic and fail to enhance understanding of the scene.

The main characters are rarely identified, and their actions and dialogue are rarely well-matched.Landscape and props are rarely related to the theme or purpose of the comic and fail enhance understanding of the scene.

Spelling, Punctuation, and Grammar

There 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.

The comic book cannot be understood because there are too many spelling and grammar errors.

Storyboard Storyboard shows thoughtfulness and follows all of the above-mentioned requirements.

Storyboard shows thoughtfulness and follows all but one of the above-mentioned requirements.

Storyboard shows little thoughtfulness or fails to follow at least one of the above-mentioned requirements.

Evaluator Content Captions Char.-Set. S-P-G Storyboard Total Score

Student 1

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Teacher