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Parables are used by Jesus to connect everyday experiences of the people to a particular point he is trying to make. In his parables, Jesus takes a common occurrence and adds a surprising twist to it. Parables use comparisons, very similar to a simile where two things are compared to one another, in order to illustrate a point. The parables reveal the meaning and significance of Jesus for the people of his time. The goal of this project is for you to find the religious truth in a parable from the synoptic gospel of your choice and reveal this truth in a manner that is meaningful for people in this //epoch,// this current day and age. You must remain true to the message of the original parable.

The successful completion of this project requires that you:
 * 1) Write a summary of your chosen parable to demonstrate your accurate understanding of Jesus’ message. Then, offer a summary of your ToonDoo, explaining the setting, the characters and the story. Express how your ToonDoo remains true to the original parable message.
 * 2) Use MLA style heading
 * 3) Must be typed, double-spaced, 12-point font, 1 1/2 - 2 pages in length
 * 4) Title paper as follows:My Epoch Parable Based on (parable name) in the gospel of (evangelist), chapter and verse
 * 5) Create a ToonDoo to tell your story. We will be in the computer lab with Mrs. Siwinski on May 1 and May 3.
 * 6) Create a ToonDoo at least 9 panels to present your story
 * 7) Incorporate characters and settings that reflect the theme of your parable.
 * 8) Use text to clearly convey your story.
 * 9) When you are finished got to the my epoch parable wikispace.
 * 10) Find your name, select it and select edit. Enter your title and name then using the T tool make your title and name centered, large and change color
 * 11) Now go to your toondoo and under the mu toons tab slect your first panel, on the top left of the panel select preview. Go to the center icon that appears (greater than, less than ) and copy the embed code
 * 12) Go back to your wiki page and using the widget icon, go to other HTML and paste your code in the box provided
 * 13) Go back to toondoo and cope the embed code for the next panel and follow instructions above. Do this for as many panels as your have
 * 14) Save your page and be prepared to discuss your parable with the class.

Point value is 40 points: Content 30 points Organization and Style 5 points Mechanics 5 points



Through this project your will have the opportunity to examin the religious truth in a parable from the synoptic gospel of your choice and reveal this truth in a manner that is meaningful for people in this //epoch,// this current day and age in a fun and entertaining way. You will also hone your technology skills though the use of Toondoo, a comic creation tool.

This project was designed and implemented by Linda Lewis, teacher of theology for [|Mount Saint Joseph Academy]. Wikispace design and technical assistance furnished by Carol Siwinski, Curricular Technology Coordinator.

April, 2012