As a culminating activity, students will devise their own serials and present them in an illustrated form. Divide class into small collaborative groups of three to five students. Have each group write the outline of a short story and then illustrate their narrative. The story should in some way illustrate the impact of substance abuse. It is highly recommended.
Students can present their completed comic strips to the rest of the class.
Before the class period, print out the issues of Overboard that you'll use in the class. Divide the class into small groups and have groups take turns viewing an issue online. While one group is viewing Overboard, have the other groups work with the paper copies. Lead the group working at the computer through the feature, or have students in the group take turns. Make sure that every student in your class can see the screen.