Elementary Library

Unit 6 3-5

Elements of Graphic Novels Why is the graphic novel format unique?

STUDENT OBJECTIVES

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Students will identify elements of graphic novel storytelling. Students will write and illustrate a graphic novel panel using identified elements.

I can retell a story in a graphic novel format.

RESOURCES & MATERIALS

VOCABULARY

Format - the way content of a book is structured or arranged. Picture book, audiobook, graphic novel, cookbook, etc Genre - a category or type of work with shared characteristics. Mystery, fantasy, humor, etc

Comic panels GN Retell Leveled Text Sets Panel Power Vocabulary Reference Sheet Writing & Coloring materials Blank Paper and Rulers

See Panel Power

LIBRARY STANDARDS Standard 1.1: Establish reading behaviors for lifelong learning and growth. a. Select texts from a variety of formats and genres to read for enjoyment, acquire knowledge, and answer questions. b. Gain understanding and make connections while reading and interacting with text. Standard 2.1: Demonstrate knowledge of the physical features (e.g., cover, spine, title page, cursor, scroll bar) of reading materials, both electronic and print. „ Standard 2.2: Read, view, and listen for information presented in a variety of formats (e.g., textual, visual, media). Standard 3.R.6: Read a variety of texts including those from diverse cultures, retell the text according to the text structure including the main idea and how key details support the main idea. (RL & RI) Standard 3.R.12: Explain how specific illustrations or text features contribute to what is conveyed by the words in a text. (RL & RI) Standard 4.R.6: Read a variety of text types, including those from diverse cultures to determine a theme or main idea and explain how it is supported by key details; summarize texts using textual evidence. (RL & RI) „ Standard 4.R.7: Describe in depth a character, setting, or event in a story or drama, drawing on specific details in the text. (RL) Standard 4.R.12: Compare a visual or oral presentation of a story or drama with the text itself and identify where each version reflects specific descriptions and directions in the text. (RL) Interpret information presented visually, orally, or quantitatively and explain how the information contributes to an understanding of the text in which it appears. (RI) 190 CROSS-CURRICULAR INTEGRATIONS USBE English Language Arts Grade 3-5