This project is like a "final" in that you are given instructions and requirements on what your Cartoon Animation needs to have, but you will not be shown "how" to do every step, like you have been throughout this unit on Coding in Scratch.

This is your chance to show your coding skills and demonstrate what you have learned.

If you don't remember how to code something, you can always go back to CS First and re-watch the videos covering the various skills.

Be sure to READ ALL THE PROJECT REQUIREMENTS BEFORE YOU START and ask questions now, not the night before it is due.

Narration: Watch the short Scratch below, and sign up for a FREE Scratch account here: https://scratch.mit.edu/join

Process Overview

1. Choose your Aesop Fable from the list provided: http://read.gov/aesop/001.html

2. Complete and turn in your Storyboard for your fable.

3. Create a Free Scratch account separate from CS First - you will need this to have the "record sound" option

4. Using your story board as a guide, follow the requirements below and code your amazing Cartoon in Scratch.

5. "Share" your project and then copy/past the link and turn into Google Classroom

Project Requirements

1. Three different scenes (backgrounds). You can get them from the Scratch library of upload them from the internet.

2. At least Two Sprite Characters ( you can use what is in Scratch, create your own in the costume tab, or upload images - make sure they have clear backgrounds)

3. Background Music: Be sure to control the volume and keep it low se we can hear the Narration. Think about changing background music per scene, or to match the mood of what is happening in the story at that time. Music and really make or break a cartoon.

4. Narration: You will need to narrate the story to provided the basic overview of what is happening during the cartoon. Don't try and narrate the entire story in one recording, break it up into smaller parts and be sure to name then right away to keep you organized (like Scene 1, Scene 2, or user interaction)

(note: you do not have to record different voices for each character as well, unless you want - but that will be a lot sound files to manage)

5. Movement: Both Sprites need to move during the cartoon.

6. Dialogue: You will need to use the "say" command to carry on a conversation. Be sure to allow words on the screen for the appropriate time to give your viewer a chance to read them. Try not to write too much text, let the Narrator do some of the story telling as well.

7. Special Effects: You will need to have some "special effects" on your Sprites, like the things you learned in the Music Video project - don't go overboard so that it is distracting/annoying - so use then sparingly. You can also add some effects to your backgrounds, maybe to show night time, morning light etc...

8. User Interaction: You need to code something that allows the user to interact with your story using the keys on the keyboard. Make sure it is clear to the user when they are to interact and what they are supposed to do. You can have the characters say this on the screen, or have the narrator explain it as well - but it needs to be obvious . You story should not continue until the user interacts.

9. Sound Effects: You need to include at least two different sound effects at appropriate parts in your story. Think about an animal roar, thunder, rain etc.....

10. Intro and End Scene... Be sure to have a scene with the name of the Fable at the beginning for a few seconds, the something at the End.... like "The End" maybe give yourself some credit too!

Quality Control

1. Be sure to SAVE your project periodically so you don't lose everything is there is a crash. You may also want to "make copies" as you go as backups as well.

2. Watch the final product completely to "debug" and make "fixes" BEFORE YOU TURN IT IN. Show it to a friend, sibling, parent etc... and see what they think of the timing and flow of the story - did it make sense to them? Was the background music too loud, the "effects" distracting etc....

3. Share in Scratch to make the link Public (Orange Button)

4. Include a description on the Scratch homepage that explains the project and also mentions the "user interaction piece"

Tips and Tricks

Here are some cool features to add to your story:

How to draw a cool background

How to make a scrolling background..