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Comic Book Summer Reading Club: Image Super Heroes for Teens
Mr. Van, Certified Teacher
Star Educator
Average rating:5.0Number of reviews:(62)
Great for mature superhero fans, this ongoing class will read through Image Comics during the week before coming to class and socializing, analyzing, and talking about them.
Class experience
US Grade 8 - 10
Beginner - Intermediate Level
👋 WELCOME 😁 If this is your first class with me, use this coupon code: VANCEFIRSTCLASS10 Great for mature superhero fans, this ongoing class will read through Image Comics during the week before coming to class and socializing, analyzing, and talking about them. PLEASE do not be among the over-critical who think that because comics incorporate images that they are any less educational than traditional ELA texts… Would we consider visiting a museum to analyze art unacademic? Would we...
Students will: Be safe and encouraged in their interests Be supported to read what they love Learn to socialize with other kids who are passionate about what they are passionate about Learn a Marvel fact or two Have some fun
Bachelor's degree from Grace University Certification to Teach Secondary Students from the University of Nebraska at Omaha Endorsement in English/Language Arts from the University of Nebraska at Omaha ACE Educator Over 10 years of experience in various educational positions Lifelong comic fan and reader since 2005
Homework Offered
2 Comics per week (comics are usually about 20-30 pages long and are an art-based storytelling platform so reading will take about 15 to 30 minutes depending on reading level)0 - 1 hours per week outside of class
Assessments Offered
Grades Offered
ACCESSING THE COMICS
- While I will assist in finding the comics, students will need to acquire the comics that will be "assigned" on a weekly basis.
- I am excited to assist in finding physical copies of comics and graphic novels for students who have wanted to collect the stories they love! I will scour my sources to get you and your student access to the reading they enjoyNOTE: THIS COMIC COURSE IS FOR MATURE READERS *AGES 13+ IS RECOMMENDED* I WILL ALLOW YOUNG READERS IN MY COURSE but keep these parental guidance rules in mind: We will read comics created for a mature audience. Their official comic rating is TEEN PLUS which is consider acceptable for an audience between the ages 13-16. Parents are advised that they might want to read before or with younger students. Comics will contain violence, profanity, imagery and/or suggestive themes. The best way to describe how graphic these comics are is to imagine them as somewhere between a PG-13 and R rated movie. Violence, drug use, and profanity, may be explicitly depicted. Sexual content is more veiled. For more specifics on this, read below. VIOLENCE Comics are violent and intense including images with: - Blood and bruises - Death on-panel and off - Graphic violence such as vividly depicted breaking bones, gore, killing SEXUAL CONTENT - Characters (both male and female) wear skin-tight and revealing costumes. - Romance will be seen and sexual themes may be strongly hinted at but will not be graphic LANGUAGE - Profanity is often present including explicit language DRUGES/ALCOHOL - Drug use is a theme but is mostly depicted as a negative action (besides an occasional hero smoking a cigarette or cigar). MENTAL HEALTH AND SOCIAL ISSUES - Psychology is often central to character-building. - Characters are often used as "case-studies" for insanity or heroes being pushed to their limit. - Darker psychological themes will be discussed. - Some older comics may display misogynistic, racist, or other negative social themes. *** NOTE: Negative themes found in the comics will be addressed in discussion: - With maturity, care, as a learning opportunity and in a manner that all student perspectives and sensitivities are valued and respected - It should be noted that I cannot control the perspectives of all members of the class, however, I will hold students to respect for and acceptance of their peers ***
ACCESSING THE COMICS
- While I will assist in finding the comics, students will need to acquire the comics that will be "assigned" on a weekly basis.
- I am excited to assist in finding physical copies of comics and graphic novels for students who have wanted to collect the stories they love! I will scour my sources to get you and your student access to the reading they enjoyStar Educator
Average rating:5.0Number of reviews:(62)
Hello! My name is Paul Van Moorleghem or, more simply, Mr. Van! I realized that I loved to learn waaaaay too late in life. It was upon this realization that I decided to go back to school and get my certification to teach. Learning is...
Group Class
$12
weekly1x per week
45 min
Completed by 1 learner
Live video meetings
Ages: 13-15
1-3 learners per class
