Nile TESOL 2015

Using Graphic Novels

in
ELT Classrooms

Nashwa Rashed
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When I say Graphic Novel

What do you think of?

 A Graphic Novel is a book made up of words and
pictures: typically the pictures are arranged on the
page in sequential panels, while the words are
presented in speech bubbles (for dialogue) or text
boxes (for narration).
Graphic novel is a word that describes a medium,
not a genre: graphic novels can be histories, fantasies,
or anything in between.
Graphic Novels are not collections of comic strips
Comics are popular all over the world

The Korean name their comics as Manhwa

(mahn-hwah)
the comics in China are called manhua.
In Japan is called Manga
 Graphic Novel
is a bound narrative that tell a story through sequential
art with or without text.
can range in length from 50 pages to thousands, but
they are always intent on telling a longer story arc.
They may be collected from serials (as are most
superhero stories, for example, and most manga)
Graphic novels are longer works that tell a single story
from the beginning to the end.
 Comic Strips
Series of drawings that read as a narrative, arranged
together on the page of a newspaper, magazine, or
book, with text in balloons and captions.
comic strip, series of adjacent drawn images, usually
arranged horizontally, that are designed to be read as a
narrative or a chronological sequence. often serialized,
with text in balloons and captions. Words may be
introduced within or near each image, The comic strip
is essentially a mass medium, printed in a magazine, a
newspaper, or a book
Comics & Graphic Novels History
cartoons
 Manga
Comic Books
Anim
 Manga
It is either read in serialized form in monthly magazines or
in volumes.
Manga come in many different genres and are created for
every audience, age range, and sensibility so there are
comics intended for kids as well as comics intended for
adults. Comes in a variety of genres.
The illustrations are mostly black and white, although there are very few
in color. Manga is read differently than your usual graphic novel.
 Anime
The word is the abbreviated pronunciation of "animation" in Japanese,
where this term references all animation.[1] In other languages.
the term is defined as animation from Japan or as a Japanese-
disseminated animation style often characterized by colorful graphics,
vibrant characters and fantastic themes
Anime is basically any animation that is produced in Japan, from feature
films.
Mangas, Comics, and Graphic Novels) all fall under the category of
"Picture books" because when you look at the bare bones of it, they are
each using pictures, with (normally) few words to explain a scenario or tell
a story.
 Comics

Comic books are serialized stories;

Learn from everyone
Follow no one
Watch for patterns
Work like hell
Scott McCloud
 Parts of a Graphic Novel
A graphic novel consists of:
cover and Inside pages
 A Graphic Novel Page
A Graphic Novel Page
Pages consist of a variety of elements
Panels-squares or rectangles that contain a single
scene
Gutters-space between panels
Dialog Balloons-contain communication
between/among characters
Thought Balloons-contain a characters thoughts
Captions-contain information about a scene or
character
Sound Effects-visual sound clues i.e.. Wonk! Pow!
How to Read a
Graphic Novel
Page

Graphic novels are read

left to right, just like
traditional texts
Activities with graphic novels
 Vocabulary and Grammar Cloze
Activities
Excellent way to highlight or practice specific
grammar or vocabulary items

Remove words from one or more panels

Connected to specific grammar and/or
vocabulary being taught
Advanced levels: remove a sentence or group of
words
Less-advanced students: provide choices of
potential words
Fill in the three blanks with
appropriate vocabulary
Garfield Vocabulary Cloze
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 Class Activities: Jigsaw
Cut comic strip apart
Ask students to put it back in correct order
Student justify their ordering
Higher-level thinking skills (Analysis, Evaluation,
Synthesis)
Promotes reading and vocabulary skills
Sequencing
Use of target language if done in groups
Negotiation of meaning
 Jigsaw
Put the Comic in the Correct Order
Jigsaw