1. Graphic Novels

2. Graphic novels are book-length comics
Graphic novels are book-length comics. Sometimes they tell a single, continuous story from the first page to the last; sometimes they are collections of shorter stories or individual comic strips.
Comics are sequential visual art, usually with text, that are often told in a series of rectangular panels Despite the name, not all comics are funny.
Many comics and graphic novels emphasize drama, adventure, character development, striking visuals, politics, or romance over laugh-out-loud comedy.

3. Elements of the page Pages consist of a variety of elements
Panels -squares or rectangles that contain a single scene
Borders/Frame - the line around the panel
Gutters -space between panels
Bleed: An image that extends to and/or beyond the edge of the page.
Dialog Balloons -contain communication between/among characters
Thought Balloons-contain a character’s thoughts
Captions -contain information about a scene or character
Sound Effects -visual sound clues i.e.. Wonk! Pow!

16. Final Assignment...
Identify 3 panels that represent different aspects of today’s lesson.
On a sheet of paper explain how the author/illustrator utilized those elements to impact the tone of the story. (you may have to look beyond your singular panel to fully understand the impact).

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