2. Panel -Distinct segment of comic -Combination of images and text -Sectioned off by lines/borders called frames

3. Page 1 How do these panels differ? How are they the same? Why do you think the author made these choices?

4. Graphic Weight Describes the way some images draw the eye more than others by using techniques such as: –High contrast colors –Pattern or series of repeated marks –Placement within panel

5. Page 3 What panel on this page has the most graphic weight? Why?

6. Page 12, Panel 5 Describe the graphic weight of the images in this panel. Why did the author make these choices?

7. Page 14, Panel 7 Describe this image and its graphic weight. Why did the author make these choices? How does it differ from the image on the previous slide?

8. Caption Vs. Speech Bubble Speech Thought

9. Reflection Think about how this type of novel differs from what you are used to. 1.What challenges might you face when reading? Finding evidence? Analyzing your evidence? 2.What questions do you still have about graphic novels?