2. GRAPHIC NOVELS Graphic Novels and the Common Core: Using Graphic Novels Across the Middle School Curriculum

3. Definition “Fictional story presented in comic strip format and published as a book” (Merriam Webster Dictionary).

4. Curriculum Connections  Connect to all content areas  Suitable for all skill levels  Provide introductions to new content and vocabulary  Engage students in challenging curriculum concepts

5. Curriculum Connections  Give students a chance to explore visual literacy and develop critical thinking skills  Present content information in ways that appeal to reluctant readers

6. Connecting to the Common Core State Standards  Graphic Novels can be used in classroom to support CCSS Anchor Strands o Reading o Writing o Speaking & Listening o Language

7. Connecting to the Common Core State Standards  Graphic novels provide and support the following:  Informational texts in a variety of formats  Use information gained from illustrations

8. Connecting to the Common Core State Standards  Analyze visual elements from graphic novels  Complexity of student reading

9. Content Area-ELA / Reading

11. Content Area-Math

12. Content Area-Science

13. Content Area-Social Studies

14. Activity  What is a Graphic Novel?  Graphic Novels Versus Comic Books?  What are the parts and devices of a graphic novel?

15. Ticket out the Door  How can you use graphic novels in your classroom to support student learning of performance verbs and mastery of Common Core standards

16. Questions