Graphic Novels Is Like But Not Comics

Aim(s)   -  40 minutes
To compare and contrast Graphic Novels and Comics

To identify features of graphic novels
Materials

Pictures from graphic novels and manga comic; manila cards

Steps

2. Divide students into groups. Distribute sets of pictures from graphic novels and manga comics.
3. Students sort out the pictures to get pictures from Journey To The Centre Of The Earth, Black Beauty, Mystery of Boscombe Valley Denko Oshoko-Manga comics
4. Students compare and contrast the features of graphic novels and manga comics.
5. On the white board, teacher places two charts with headings and notes as a guide for pupils look for the features of graphic novels and manga comics.
6. Students enter features of graphic novels and manga comic on the two charts pasted on the white board in front of the class.
7. Individually, students to enter details into handout 1, which is a table contrasting graphic novels and manga comics. Teacher summarizes referring to the features of graphic novels.

Notes

Preferably carry this out so that students will know the features of the graphic novel.
Four sets of pictures are given.