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Going Graphic. An Overview of Graphic Novels Towson University ISTC 615.001 Tracy Papinchock Kelly Shepherd Laura Stemler Erin Traub. What is a graphic novel?. The term comic book is used to describe the overall format. - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
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Going Graphic
An Overview of Graphic Novels
Towson UniversityISTC 615.001
Tracy PapinchockKelly ShepherdLaura Stemler
Erin Traub
What is a graphic novel?
• The term comic book is used to describe the overall format.
• A graphic novel is longer in length than a traditional comic book. While many graphic novels contain complete stories, others are part of an ongoing series.
• All graphic novels are comic books, but not all comic books are graphic novels.
Comic Book Graphic NovelRecognized for its superheroes Similar to a traditional novel
Also has a range of fiction and nonfiction work
Longer than the typical periodical comic book
Story or narrative presented with words and pictures
Tends to last longer in circulation due to better binding and paper quality in production
The pictures are multiple images per page as opposed to single images generally used in picture books.
Is a single and complete story
Term used to describe format itself and periodical form
Type of comic book format
Periodical form tends to be serial, miniseries, maxi series, and ongoing. What you usually think of when you hear the term "comic book”
• Graphic novels are an art form, not a genre (Carter, 2009).
• Graphic novels encompass both fiction and nonfiction.
How are graphic novels
classified?
Types of Graphic Novels
Superhero Stories
Nonfiction History Science
BiographiesAdaptations or Spin-Offs
Satire
Manga
Human Interest Stories
Source: Weiner (2002)
Why Graphic Novels?
Skeptics Ask … …isn’t interpreting pictures in graphic novels easier than reading plain text?
…are we “dumbing down” the
expectations?
They utilize multiple intelligences:
Linguistic
Spatial
Interpersonal
Source: Lyga, A. & Lyga, B., (2004)
Linguistic Intelligence:
• These types of learners enjoy writing and are very good with words.
• Graphic novels tend to challenge
these types of learners by requiring the reader to infer meaning from the word and wordless panels.
Spatial Intelligence:
• These types of people with this type of intelligence are visual learners.
• Graphic novels provide a visual representation of what is occurring in their heads as they read so this format is a natural and comfortable fit for this learner.
Interpersonal Intelligence:
• These children are good communicators and understand others' feelings and motives.
• These types of learners enjoy reading graphic novels "because the visual components tap into their strong sense of people, feelings, and intuitions."
They help teach visual literacy:• Graphic novels by their very nature
help the student who struggles with visualizing while reading.
• They provide a balance of text and graphics (visual cueing) so the student is aided in the interpretation.
• Give the students a "comfort zone" with reading.
Source: Lyga, A. & Lyga, B. (2004)
Reluctant ReadersCharacteristics of reluctant readers:• Can read• Intimidated by
text• Struggle to
decode
Graphic novels can help:• Provide picture
clues• Less text = less
intimidating• Seem easier due
to pictures
Source: Lyga, A. & Lyga, B. (2004)
Visually Dependent Students:• Due to a constant barrage of visual
stimuli, students have become accustomed to immediate feedback and hard to miss visual clues (Lyga, 2004).
• These students are unlike the reluctant readers and the child who cannot visualize. These students simply "don't want to be bothered.“
Source: Lyga, A. & Lyga, B. (2004)
Sources Used: Butcher, K. T., & Manning, M. L. (2004). Bringing Graphic
Novels into a School’s Curriculum. The Clearing House, 78(2), 67-71. Retrieved October 17, 2009 from Wilson Web database.
Carter, J. B. (2009). Going Graphic. Educational Leadership, 66(6), 68-72. Retrieved October 17, 2009 from Wilson Web database.
Dickinson, G. (2007). The question: Where should I shelve graphic novels?. Knowledge Quest, 35(5), 56-57. Retrieved October 17, 2009 from Wilson Web database.
Sources Used:
Lyga, A. A. W., & Lyga, B. (2004) Graphic Novels in Your Media Center. Westport, CT: Libraries Unlimited.
Mooney, M. (2002). Graphic novels: How they can work in libraries. Book Report, 21(3), 18-19. Retrieved on October 17, 2009 from Wilson Web database.
Sources Used:
Rudiger, H. M., & Schliesman, M. (2007). Graphic Novels and School Libraries. Knowledge Quest, 36(2), 57-59. Retrieved October 17, 2009 from Wilson Web database.
Schwartz, G. E. (2002). Graphic Novels for Multiple Literacies. Journal of Adolescent & Adult Literacy 46(3), 262-265. Retrieved October 17, 2009 from Wilson Web database.
Weiner, S. (2002). Beyond Superheroes: Comics Get Serious. Library Journal, 127(2), 55-58. Retrieved October 17, 2009 from Wilson Web database.