OPEN HOUSE WELCOME The Graphic Novel Ms Bakis How amp Why this course happened Graduate Course SSU Student Engagement 21 st century literacy Legitimate literature The ID: 493212
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MASCONOMET REGIONAL HIGH SCHOOL OPEN HOUSE
WELCOME!Slide2
The Graphic Novel Ms. BakisSlide3
How & Why this course happened…Graduate Course- SSUStudent Engagement 21st century literacyLegitimate literatureThe length of a piece of literature doesn’t determine its worth or complexity.Current, relevant topics for meaningful discussion & authentic writingSlide4
Teaching PhilosophyTransactional Theory Reader Response (student-centered learning)Focus on practical skillsWriting, Reading, Speaking, ListeningResearch, finding and using authoritative sources without plagiarizingMedia literacy & technology useCritical thinking & self-aware learning (meta-cognitive reflection)Fun, appreciation of story
Collaboration & social meaning makingSlide5
Graphic Novels…are NOT the same as comic books!!!!!!are aimed at an adult audienceare complex and thought-provokinginclude literary elements just like poetry, short stories, and traditional text-only novelsengage a variety of students of varying abilities & interestsare taught at American colleges & universitiesSlide6
Reading CurriculumGraphic novels, short graphic narratives Elie Wiesel’s holocaust memoir, NightContemporary essays by Scott Russell Sanders, New Yorker authors, & othersFunny in FarsiIndependent reading selectionsLiterary criticismResearch (non-fiction print and electronic sources)Slide7
Writing CurriculumSummer reading responseJournal writing/reader responseCollege/personal essayComparative essaysArgument essays (*midterm)Critical analysis essayAutobiographical essayCreative Narratives
(fiction and non-fiction)
Research
project
Independent
book
review
Film
reviews
Blogging, collaborative writing using Google Docs, social networking discussion forumSlide8
Journal= Participation Active reading notesComprehension questionsReflection and reader responseThinking through writingDeveloping ideasAsking questionsConcrete evidence of engagement, learning
Class discussion
Group work
Journal exchange
Essay pre-writing & drafting
Peer editing
Study habit reflection
Homework
Quizzes on reading and class discussionSlide9
Quarterly PortfolioQuarterly reflection on study habits, learning and achievement.Most important summative assessment of learningDue at the end of each quarterHonest account of self as learnerHelpful for future goal setting and achievementAcknowledgement of progress!Review of concepts and skills Slide10
Tests, Quizzes & ProjectsFew tests, Several quizzes1 project per quarterQ1: research paper on history of comics Q2: Independent reading projectQ3: Make your own graphic narrative!Slide11
Empathy & the human conditionSlide12
RESEARCH PAPERHistory of telling stories using imagesComics industryComics and filmFocus on major figures in development of mediumComics controversySlide13
The comics medium, sequential narrative, and how we communicateSlide14
Heroes, Superheroes, Society and the IndividualSlide15
Genre study: MemoirFathers & Sons UnitGlobal perspectives, Women & Iran, coming of ageSlide16
Culture & IdentityUse of Stereotypes in comicsNegative stereotypesHyperbole & HumorImmigrant experienceSlide17
Films …Ghost WorldAmerican SplendorThe Road to PerditionThe SpiritV for VendettaBatman: The Dark KnightPersepolisThe Boy in the Striped PajamasSlide18
Online Resources My Professional websiteStudent Graphic Novel Course siteMasconomet’s English Department PageSlide19
Contact InformationMbakis@masconomet.orgmascographicnovel@gmail.com978-887-2323 x 1307 HS Room 307Slide20
Thank you for coming!