Not just comics anymore Graphic Novels Not just comics anymore
GRAPHIC NOVEL On a post-it, write down the first word you think of when you hear “graphic novel.” On a second post-it, write down a question you have about graphic novels. On a third post-it, write down obstacles you face with graphic novels.
What are graphic novels? A novel in comic strip form Many associate with superheroes, and Marvel and DC were examples of first mass produced GN Examples of non-superhero early on: Maus: A Survivor’s Tale Sandman series by Neil Gaiman
Graphic Novels Now Manga Series Realistic Japanese Ultra Maniac Vermonia Series Maximum Ride Bone Nathan Hale’s Hazardous Tales Realistic Sunny Side Up Drama Awkward
Graphic Novels Now Historical Fiction Classic Retellings March The Storm in the Barn Classic Retellings The Odyssey Graveyard Book
Gene Luen Yang National Ambassador for Young People’s Literature Author of Secret Coders Boxers & Saints American Born Chinese
Speed Dating (with a book) At each table/group, you will find a set of graphic novels. We will speed date with the books. 30 seconds: look through the book taking in interesting cover, if the books reads front to back, etc. (First Impressions) 2 minutes: read. Silently. No talking, no notes. Just read (The Date) 1 minute: Decide if you want a “Second Date” with that book. If so, write down the title and author on your bookmark.
Obstacles Let’s read the obstacles we face with Graphic novels and brainstorm solutions
Questions? Contact me anytime: Kate.Osterloh@franklin.kyschools.us Twitter: @MsOsterlohEMS