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GRAPHIC NOVELS. Graphic Novels and the Common Core: Using Graphic Novels Across the Middle School Curriculum. Definition. “Fictional story presented in comic strip format and published as a book” (Merriam Webster Dictionary). Curriculum Connections. Connect to all content areas
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GRAPHIC NOVELS Graphic Novels and the Common Core: Using Graphic Novels Across the Middle School Curriculum
Definition “Fictional story presented in comic strip format and published as a book” (Merriam Webster Dictionary).
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
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
Connecting to the Common Core State Standards • Graphic Novels can be used in classroom to support CCSS Anchor Strands • Reading • Writing • Speaking & Listening • Language
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
Connecting to the Common Core State Standards • Analyze visual elements from graphic novels • Complexity of student reading
Activity • What is a Graphic Novel? • Graphic Novels Versus Comic Books? • What are the parts and devices of a graphic novel?
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