👋 WELCOME 😁 
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CLASS SYNOPSIS
Great for any superhero fan, this ongoing class will read through Marvel 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 consider analyzing a novel unacademic?  
So why do we consider a story-telling platform that blends both of those skills as “unacademic”?! 
That is wild to me! 

OVERVIEW
    • Students will read 2 Marvel comic books prior to class each week 
    • Comic stories can be convoluted, difficult to jump in on and/or inappropriate for young audiences, so I am here to assist in creating an age-appropriate reading-list based on a superhero character, event, or team each student is interested in reading about
    • Only THREE available slots for this course because I want the students to pick what we read (with my guidance), and to have time to talk about them in class!
    • A single, 45 minute class will be held each week
    • Class-time will revolve around discussions based on the comics each of us read that particular week. 
    • Tangents are encouraged! While this is a course centered on reading comics, if we end up talking about movies, action figures, Star Wars, or anything else I am happy to do-so 

CONTENT
    • Guidance in finding the right comics for your student!
    • This is a socializing class, great for students to connect with other comic fans!
    • If you have a student asking questions or desiring an outlet to support their Marvel comic interests, this class is a perfect place for them
    • I will throw in an occasional bit of Marvel history, facts, or insights from a life full of comic-reading knowledge
 
TEACHING STYLE
    • I will will aim to facilitate conversation, protect think-time, and pose questions when needed
    • I love interacting with my students!  I will be apart of the conversation as well 😁
    • Class-time is built on interaction.  
    • While students will be challenged to think deeply, their perspective will always be encouraged and celebrated.  
    • I hope that students feel as welcomed to think as they are challenged in their thinking. 

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.  The easiest and most cost-efficient way to do this is to get a membership to the digital comic platform called "Marvel Unlimited."  
   • There are several options on "Marvel Unlimited" but the most basic membership is perfect for our needs!  It is $9.99 per month, however (as of May 26th 2023), they are currently running a special to make your first year of membership only $4.99 per month!
   • https://www.marvel.com/unlimited?cid=SEM_Google_20200302_unlimited_Brand&gad=1&gclid=CjwKCAjwscGjBhAXEiwAswQqNI8Chu9HEYjiqaRBxikpJQ5YGNleF2jLhiHqu8PRiR3QCjSxbCAY5BoCvGMQAvD_BwE 
   • If memberships aren't your thing, I am also 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 throughout the internet to get you and your student access to the reading they enjoy

⬇️‼️Don't let the Comic fandom end after this class! I offer another comic course for DC Comics‼️⬇️
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