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=Welcome to Using Graphic Novels in the Classroom!=

Objectives:

 * To introduce the history of graphic novels
 * To familiarize participants with the language and structure of graphic novels (sequential art) to allow for analysis of the form
 * To introduce participants to a range of graphic novel content
 * To allow participants to create a lesson that uses a graphic novel, an excerpt of a graphic novel, or the creation of sequential art
 * To provide resources for further study into available graphic novels and sequential art technique

Final Project Options

 * 1) Present a rationale to your department for using a specific graphic novel, graphic novel excerpt, or sequential art for a unit in the classroom.
 * 2) Present a lesson (and deliver part of it) using a graphic novel, graphic novel excerpt, or sequential art.
 * 3) Create materials for the classroom that utilize the techniques of sequential art.
 * Activities**
 * GETTING GRAPHIC! - Get to know graphic novels by hanging with the collection. Look for the methods graphic novels use to communicate meaning. Do you think that reading graphic novels will be more or less difficult than traditional texts?
 * LESSON: Reading Comics - Panels, and gutters, and frames...oh my!
 * ACTIVITY: Create a two to three panel comic that depicts a famous movie scene. You can use paper and pencil, your tablet, or an online comic creator. Share with your table to see if they can guess your movie.
 * INTERACTIVE PRESENTATION: Classroom applications for graphic novels
 * COLLABORATIVE ACTIVITY: Instructors will provide each 3-person group with 5-6 graphic novels. Participants will read, research, and discuss various lesson plan opportunities. The objective is not to create lesson plan but instead develop quick ideas for various subject areas that will address the standards. List your ideas on the wiki.
 * INDEPENDENT WORK TIME: Explore the classroom-comics wiki, peruse the collection, and research lesson ideas for your FINAL PROJECT.
 * HOMEWORK: Read 2 - 3 articles from the wiki or provided by the instructors. Write down three questions, discussion points, or ideas to share on day two.
 * DISCUSSION: Are graphic novels valuable in your classroom? How will you use graphic novels? What have you learned so far? What questions do you have?
 * WORK IT! - Independent work on final project
 * SHOW ME THE KNOWLEDGE! - Final project presentations