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Book Report Alternative: Comic Strips and Cartoon Squares
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| Grades | 6 – 8 |
| Lesson Plan Type | Standard Lesson |
| Estimated Time | Two 50-minute sessions |
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Blacksburg, Virginia |
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MATERIALS AND TECHNOLOGY
Graphic novels and comic book versions of well-known books for inspiration and comparison (optional)
STUDENT INTERACTIVES
Grades K – 12 | Student Interactive | Writing & Publishing Prose
The Comic Creator invites students to compose their own comic strips for a variety of contexts (prewriting, pre- and postreading activities, response to literature, and so on).
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PREPARATION
- Before this lesson, students will read a book independently, in literature circles, or as a whole class.
- Ask students to bring copies of the book that will be the focus of their comic strips to class for reference.
- Make copies or overheads of the planning sheet and the rubric.
- Practice the steps for using the Comic Creator with your computers.
- Visit the Website of Scott McCloud, author of Understanding Comics and Reinventing Comics, for background on the genre, inspirations, and sample comics. Additional information can also be found at Integrative Art: American Comic Strips from Pennsylvania State University.