Component: The student writes to communicate ideas and information effectively.

Objectives: To use aspects of the writing process
                  To use various programs on a computer
                  To recognize non-verbal cues

Materials: computer, Microsoft Works Chat or similar cartoon-creating program

Procedure: 1) The student will create a cartoon about smoking using Microsoft Chat.
                  2) Go to Start.
                  3) Select Accessories
                  4) Click on Internet Tools
                  5) Select Microsoft Chat
                  6) Press Cancel
                  7) Click OK

• Creating the Cartoon

                       Click on the following:

                   1)  Start
                   2)  Programs
                   3)  Internet Explorer or Internet Tools
                   4)  Microsoft Chat
                   5)  Cancel
                   6)  OK
                   7)  Views
                   8)  Options
                   9)  Character
                  10) Apply
                  11) OK

• To Change Background

                       Click on the following:

                   1)  View
                   2)  Option
                   3)  Background
                   4)  Pick background
                   5) Apply
                   6) Okay

View student-created Cartoon.
               
Evaluation: Each student will teach a student from another class each step of Microsoft Chat
                 and create a new cartoon. Follow these steps: Cartoon Directions

Homework: Students will query adults on smoking and their reasons for starting or 
                 quitting and make additional cartoons based on the responses. 

Extension Activities: 

• Draw cartoons in Paint on the computer

• Develop a mascot on the computer by drawing and scanning it into
  the web page. 

• Make wordless cartoons that relay an anti smoking message. Scan 
  them into a document.

• E-mail a newspaper cartoonist asking for tips on how to create
   cartoons. 

Cartoon sites to visit: 
Cartoon Critters
Uncle Fred 
Chunky Monkey

 
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