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Teaching Inferencing Through Comics 2Slide2
I am happy to report that there has been a demand for my comics because they help you with
inferencing
! So put on your thinking caps! Slide3
Over the years, I have found that one of the most effective ways to strengthen inference skills is through the use of comics. Garfield is my character of choice for several reasons. First, I absolutely
adore him! Second, his comics lend themselves to inferencing on an elementary level. Although, I have
had to spend countless hours searching through his archives to find ones that are age appropriate. As
with any comic, some are more difficult than others to decipher. But, more importantly, he is a
character that the students actually begin to build a relationship with. They fall in love
with his deadpan expressions and sarcastic attitude. They actually begin to understand that under
his rough sardonic exterior lies a heart of gold. Many of the students begin to bring his comics to
school
and/or download Garfield Daily Apps on their IPhones or IPads. If the demand is there, I will
begin to make a series of Garfield PowerPoint's to target inference skills.
Gina
Rochell
PowerPoint Suggestions:
Because this is the first time that some students may be exposed to Garfield
comics, they may have some difficulty identifying the underlying humor.
Read the comic aloud. Some kids may not be in the habit of reading
comics frame by frame.
The questions are suggestions/samples. There are numerous other
possibilities.
Enjoy! Please let me know if you find these helpful, and I will design
additional presentations.Slide4
Sample Discussion Questions:
Why does Garfield refer to his “bed” as a time travel machine?
What is happening in frame 2? What does this mean? –Time is
elapsing
.
Did Garfield
really
time travel?
What actually happened in this comic?
Do you think Garfield really thinks he time traveled, or do you think
he is just teasing? Why?Slide5
Sample Discussion Questions:
Look at Garfiel
d’s face in frame 1. What does his facial expression tell his
audience?
Why is Garfield smiling in frame 2?
Why is Jon asking Garfield where his pants are?
Garfield made a plan, and it worked! What was his plan?Slide6
Sample Discussion Questions:
In frame 3, Garfield is thinking, “Ah, a volunteer!” Why is his thought incorrect?
What is happening in frame 2?
What does this comic tell you about Jon and Garfield’s relationship?
The word, “bully,” comes to mind after reading this comic. Why?Slide7
Sample Discussion Questions:
Who or what might
Odie
be?
Odie
What does Garfield think that dogs are
not
good at?
Why does Garfield come to
this conclusion?Slide8
Sample Discussion Questions:
Why is there two signs in this comic?
Look at frame 2. Does Garfield think the two signs are genuinely funny?
How
can you tell?
In this comic, the signs are “thinking.” Why is that odd?
Would you find it funny if you were standing on a cliff and saw these signs? Why or
why not?Slide9
The End!