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There once was a story so boringthat all fell
fast asleep, snoring.When soon there arosea
listener so bold,who raised the flag,SOS MAP!
a-roaring!
Do you see any SOS MAP words above? Which words,
and what part of SOS MAP are they? Do you need a
quick reminder of what SOS MAP means? If so,
click this button. If not, click this
button.
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In groups of 8

• 1. Choose a leader, an artist, and a
  narrator.2. Storyboard a skit for the phrases
  in the limerick.3. No one can say anything, or
  make any noises at all during the skit,
  except the narrator, who narrates the
  poem.4. Everyone in the group must play a part
  in the skit.

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Artists Directions
1. Fold your paper in half (hamburger), then half
again.2. Draw a scene in each panel, taking
suggestions from the group members.3. Write
a phrase from the poem in each square.
There once was a story so boring
that all fell fast asleep, snoring.
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2
When soon there arose, a listener so bold
who raised the flag, SOS! MAP! a-roaring.
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4
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Group rules
1. Group members must raise their hands.2. No
one talks until called upon by the leader.3.
The leader must give everyone a turn.4. The
artist must sketch what the group will act
out for each phrase.5. Everyone must
participate in the skit.
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Examples for the squares that the group acts out
There once was a story so boring
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that all fell fast asleep, snoring.
Snore, snoresnore, snore
Snore, snoresnore, snore
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Artists Sample Storyboard
There once was a story so boring
that all fell fast asleep, snoring.
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1
who raised the flag, SOS! MAP! a-roaring!
When soon there arose, a listener so bold,
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Sample Storyboard from Shrek
Read all directions first before clicking. Click
the following link and see an actual storyboard
used in the movie, Shrek. (Note the QuickTime
takes a minute to load, so, first 1. Click the
link above, Shrek, then click Farquhars
interview in the online window. 2. If the
movie starts right away, click the pause button
3. Then come back to this window and review
the rules for the groups creation of their
storyboard. 4. Then go back to the Quicktime
window to view the Quicktime.
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Group rules
1. Group members must raise their hands.2. No
one talks until called upon by the leader.3.
The leader must give everyone a turn.4. The
artist must sketch what the group will act
out for each phrase.5. Everyone must
participate in the skit.
Now click the button on this page and navigate to
the Shrek video, clicking the play button below
the video. Note that the Shrek dialog is
underneath each sketch. We will put our dialog
above each sketch.