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Graphic Novels 101
Andrea Dalland, M.Ed, MLS
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This isn't your average book club! In this class, readers will dive into graphic novels and learn about elements of these books that will help to improve their comprehension and enjoyment of ANY graphic novel they read! ESL friendly!
Class Experience
**Please note there is also a Self-Paced version of this class, with pre-recorded videos your learner can watch at any time that works for them, so if none of the current sections work for your schedule, this could be a great option for you! https://outschool.com/classes/flex-book-club-graphic-novels-101-x6IUlG7N?usid=nD85Y1ms&signup=true&utm_campaign=share_activity_link Graphic novels are perhaps the most popular types of books children are reading today, and chances are your learner has...
5 lessons//5 Weeks
Week 1Lesson 1What is a Graphic Novel?We'll learn the difference between a graphic novel and a comic book, and take a look at some of the many genres that can be found in graphic novel format.Week 2Lesson 2The PagesWe will learn some of the important elements of what is seen on the page, including panels, frames, gutters, foreground, background, and graphic weight.Week 3Lesson 3The CharactersToday's focus will be on characters and what we can learn about them from the illustrations and the text. We'll examine facial expressions, hands and feet, body language, and the use of enamata to communicate nonverbal elements.Week 4Lesson 4The SettingWe will take a close look at the importance of setting; how it is introduced, when it's important and when it's not, how authors let us know it has changed, the role of panel size, and how illustrators communicate concepts of time.Week 5Lesson 5The TextFor the last class, our focus will be on the written text itself, the different types of print that are used and what they mean, captions, speech balloons, asterisks and onomatopoeia.
- Students will learn key vocabulary and reading strategies that will help improve and deepen their understanding of stories and characters in graphic novels.
I have taught units on graphic novel reading and writing for several years in an elementary school setting.
0 - 1 hours per week outside of class
Homework
Frequency: includedFeedback: includedDetails: There will not be any assigned homework, but students will be encouraged to read from a graphic novel of their choice between classes and come prepared to share examples of the elements we have learned about. Students might also choose to post pictures of examples they have found on a third-party resource called Padlet, but this will be entirely optional.Assessment
Frequency: includedDetails:
Learners are asked to bring a graphic novel of their choice (or more than one is even better!) as we will be hunting for examples of the elements we are learning to share with each other.
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
The following texts will be referenced in this course. Note that we will not actually read these texts in their entirety, we will be looking at small clips from them to serve as examples of the elements we are studying. The Crossover by Kwame Alexander Illustrated by Dawud Anyabwile Pashmina by Nidhi Chanani Artemis Fowl: The Graphic Novel by Eoin Colfer, Adapted by Michael Moreci, Illustrated by Stephen Gilpin David Copperfield by Charles Dickens, retold by Jacqueline Morley, Illustrated by Penko Gelen Hazardous Tales: Raid of No Return by Nathan Hale Friends Forever by Shannon Hale and LeUyen Pham The Chicago Fire: Rising from the Ashes by Kate Hannigan and Alex Graudins Babymouse: Skater Girl by Jennifer L. Holm and Matthew Holm Battle for the Atlantic: by Gary Jeffrey, illustrated by Terry Riley Amulet: The Cloud Searchers by Kazu Kibuishi Nancy Drew: The Haunted Dollhouse by Stefan Petrucha and Sho Murase, based on the series by Carolyn Keene The Baby-Sitters Club: Good-bye Stacey, Good-bye by Ann M. Martin, retold by Gabriela Epstein Big Nate: Aloha! By Lincoln Pierce Tales of the Dead: Ancient Greece by Stewart Ross The Titanic Disaster by Adam Stone Illustrated by Tod Smith Helen Keller: From Darkness to Light by Megumi Sugihara, Illustrated by Naoko Takase Guts by Raina Telgemeier 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea by Jules Verne, retold by Carl Bowen
Joined July, 2022
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Teacher expertise and credentials
North Carolina Teaching Certificate in Elementary Education
2 Degrees
Master's Degree in Education from University of Missouri at Columbia
Bachelor's Degree in Education from Calvin College
I love being a teacher and have wanted to be one for as long as I can remember! I have 22 years of experience teaching elementary school and I hold two Master's degrees; one in Literacy, Curriculum and Instruction, and one in Information and...
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Group Class
$35
for 5 classes1x per week, 5 weeks
30 min
Completed by 15 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 8-12
3-8 learners per class
