1. Demystifying &
Discussing
Graphic Novels
© Andy Runton & Kean Soo

2. Graphic Novels vs. Comic Books vs. Manga
© J & M Holm 2007

3. © Jeff Smith 1995

4. © Jeff Smith 2007

5. © Jeff Smith 2007

6. www.wired.com/images/pdf/Wired_1511_mangaamerica.pdf

7. © Kean Soo 2008

8. © Kean Soo 2008

9. © Kean Soo 2008

10. © Kean Soo 2008

11. © Herge 1945
© Andy Runton 2005

12. Meanwhile..…
it is important
not to forget
about text!
Most graphic
novels have
simple text that
focus on action,
but..…
The vocabulary can be
quite sophisticated. The
average graphic novel
has twice the vocabulary
of an average children’s
book!… Krashen, 2004
© Osamu Tezuka 2002

13. So, how can they be used to teach?
here are some bright ideas..…
Active
decoding
Comprehension
Fluency
Vocabulary
building
sequencing
Serchay, 2008
Persuasive
writing
Literature
circles
History
Subtext
Englishcompanion.ning.com
Language acquisition
Art appreciation
Creative writing
Plot building
Social cues
Narrative structure
Design & colour
Parallel literature
review
Graphicclassroom.blogspot.com © Masashi Kishimoto 1999

14. Some examples…

15. And some more…

16. And even more…
http://www.ala.org/alsc/compubs/booklists/grphcnvls

17. Lets try
reading
some
pictures
© Kean Soo 2008

18. Discuss the art
featured on page
58 of jellaby..
Use the visual
clues in the art
to decipher portia
& jason’s body
language
© Kean Soo 2008

19. Put words into
each of the dialog
balloons..
Attempt to
recreate
the original
text..
© Kean Soo 2008

20. How’d
you
do?
© Kean Soo 2008