The graphic novel is a booming format for young readers. In this ongoing course, learners will read passages from a variety of graphic novels and complete activities aimed to improve reading and writing skills.  

We will focus on skills such as fluency, intonation, vocabulary, reading comprehension, grammar, syntax and complex writing. The class will also include art projects for a variety of learning! (We have to create our own comics and graphic novels!) 

Another goal of the class is to build discussion and critical thinking skills. Learners will be encouraged to formulate opinions and share ideas in their own words. They will also tackle larger questions about life and morality. We will have lots of fun discussing the books, our favorite characters and so much more!

Each class will use a variety of teaching methods to engage every type of learner. Classes will include reading out loud, worksheets, peer review, quizzes, videos and much more. Learners will be challenged to question what they know and draw connections between the books and the real world. 

You may notice some books repeat themselves. We will read new passages from the books, as well as discuss new themes and complete different activities. 

Learners are not required to own any of the books we will be reading, nor do they need to read every book in full. Each week, learners will be provided with all the materials they need via the classroom.


📚 What's taught in this course? 📚


Each week we will focus on a new book from the series. We will read a portion of the book in class, and then we will complete related activities.


Week beginning 11/11/24: "Persepolis: The Story of a Childhood" by Marjane Satrapi
Week beginning 18/11/24: "Sheets" by Brenna Thummler
Week beginning 25/11/24: "Belonging" by Nora Krug
Week beginning 2/12/24: "This One Summer" by Mariko Tamaki
Week beginning 9/12/24: "Urban Legendz" by Nick Bruno and Paul Downs
Week beginning 16/12/24: "To Kill a Mockingbird" by Fred Fordham
Week beginning 23/12/24: "Spinning" by Tillie Walden
Week beginning 30/12/24: "We Are Big Time" by Hena Khan and Safiya Zerrougui
Week beginning 6/1/25: "March" by John Lewis and Andrew Aydin
Week beginning 13/1/25: "Wings of Fire: The Dragonets of Destiny" by Tui T. Sutherland
Week beginning 20/1/25: "Lo and Behold" by Wendy Mass and Gabi Mendez 
Week beginning 27/1/25: "Class Act" by Jerry Craft
Week beginning 3/2/25: "Odessa" by Johnathan Hill
Week beginning 10/2/25: "Poppy! and the Lost Lagoon" by Matt Kindt
Week beginning 17/2/25: "are you listening?" by Tillie Walden
Week beginning 24/2/25: "Paper Girls" by Bryan K. Vaughn


Further topics to be added.


📚 About my Qualifications 📚
I have been an English teacher and tutor for more than 7 years. I have two degrees in English and writing, and have spent 3 years as a children's librarian where I developed literacy programs for young learners. If you'd like to learn more about me and my qualifications, please feel free to visit my profile. I'm happy to answer any questions you may have!

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