1. Warm-Up Write a “story” about a teenager with teen angst.
Make it the most interesting and detailed story you can in 140 CHARACTERS OR LESS (one tweet).
#thestruggleisreal

2. The Graphic Novel Project
Due: Next Wednesday, 11/19.
*Those who use ALL class time wisely should be able to finish in class.
Let’s review the requirements and the rubric.

3. I’ll know I met the standard when I…
Looking at the rubric, please list 3 things that you know you will need to do in your graphic novel to meet each of the five standards:
Narrative Writing
Writing Process
Use of Graphic Novel Devices
Theme
Characters

4. Possible Story Ideas
Autobiographical / Biographical (Please change all names!)
Inspired by a previous unit (i.e. struggle with culture, stereotyping, immigration, etc.)
Relatable Teen Angst (bullying, peer pressure, teen pregnancy, family issues, school issues)
Real World Teen Angst (refugees, human trafficking, living in war, extreme poverty, etc.)

5. Review Student Work
Look at some examples from former students to gain ideas and see the layout, art, etc.
What makes a good graphic novel?

6. Storyboard
Remember the first step is to come up with your idea and then storyboard, which basically means write out every element of your story.
Use the sheet provided to storyboard.
You MUST receive the teacher’s signature on your project handout in order to move to the next step.

7. Summarizer
What will be the first thing you do tomorrow?