Introduction
Graphic Novels: Diving Deeper Into Stories
https://www.studiobinder.com/blog/what-is-a-graphic-novel-definition/
Students will be able to analyze graphic novel as an art form for sequential narrative, applying it to plans for their own graphic novel on a topic of their choosing.
Prof.VA:Re7.1: Hypothesize ways in which art influences perception and understanding of human experiences.
Task
Read the article "What is a Graphic Novel: The Art of Pictorial Storytelling" and answer the following questions:
- What are the key components to a graphic novel? How does it differ from a "comic book"?
- What are some unique benefits to reading a graphic novel over reading a traditional novel?
- How would you use graphic novel as a media to discuss a controversial topic of your choice?
Process
Respond to prompts on these topics in your notes:
Key Components to Graphic Novels vs Comic Books
Sentence starter: An important component to a graphic novel is... This differs from a comic book by...
Unique Benefits to Graphic Novels
Sentence starter: A unique benefit to reading a graphic novel over a traditional novel is...
Evaluation
How would you use the components of graphic novels as a method of storytelling about a complex topic? Describe a topic that can be considered controversial and how visuals may assist in the comprehension of the story.
This will be added to your notes for this week's project.
Conclusion
After completing this lesson, you will have a foundation for starting on writing your own graphic novel about a complex topic of your choosing.
Credits
Deguzman, K. (25 April, 2025) What is a graphic novel: The art of pictorial storytelling. StudioBinder. https://www.studiobinder.com/blog/what-is-a-graphic-novel-definition/
Sequential Art (n.d.) Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sequential_art