graphic novels in the classroom
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Graphic Novels in the Classroom. Julia Daley. When to Use…. Graphic novels are best used in the classroom when tied with a literary novel or complicated subject. Examples: Using Maus with discussions of the Holocaust Using the graphic novel The Illiad with the classical text - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
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Graphic Novels in the ClassroomJulia Daley
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When to Use…
0Graphic novels are best used in the classroom when tied with a literary novel or complicated subject.0 Examples:0 Using Maus with discussions of the Holocaust0 Using the graphic novel The Illiad with the classical text
0Graphic novels can also be used for analysis of:0 Dialogue, Scene Setting, Pacing, Symbolism, Plot, etc.
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Why to Use:
0To promote literacy
0To catch student interest
0To make complex literary texts accessible
0To teach new (and old) types of analysis
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Notes of Caution
0Graphic Novels can often contain controversial topics and images.
0 Remember to thoroughly read a graphic novel before using it in class
0 Be prepared to seek permission from school, parents
0 There is always the option of showing limited sections of a given graphic novel
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Now for Some Examples!
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With
Maus: a Pulitzer Prize winner. Best used with any lesson regarding the Holocaust and World War II.
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0Watchmen:0 (Features Graphic Images,
Homosexuality, Unreliable Narrators, and more. Must be carefully considered)
Uses: to illustrate the use of irony, comment on Moore’s view of American history and politics.
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0Best used with any discussion/lesson regarding the US Constitution0 (Is appropriate for all ages)
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0 Macbeth was illustrated with three different versions: an unabridged, original Shakespeare; a modern version of the language; and a quick, action packed version. All three can be used effectively in conjunction with the play.
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0Kingdom Come: 0 (Minor swearing)0 Background on the super
heroes may need to be presented by the teacher
0 How to use: for analysis of themes, such as religion, political overtones, and social commentary.
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0Dawn Land:0 (Features some swearing,
nudity)
0Best used with lessons involving Native Americans.