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

oReadingoWritingoSpeaking & Listening oLanguage

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 novelsComplexity of student reading

Content Area-ELA / Reading

Content Area-ELA / Reading

Content Area-Math

Content Area-Science

Content Area-Social Studies

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

Questions