Intro to Graphic Novels!!

Here is a peek at what we have been doing in reading so far this year. We introduced Graphic Novels and discussed characters, setting, plot and theme. The kids made superheros as a warm up to creating characters. Then we tried making a 4 panel short story. We tied everything we learned so far into them - facial expressions to show emotions, settings, colors (or lack of) to show a mood, beginning, middle and end. They did really great. Very creative group!!!
The next step is to map out their stories on a graphic organizer and start planning the plot, setting and characters for their own graphic novels.

Also... we will be starting the chapter book The 13th Floor. It is a great story about ghosts and time travel. We will work on reading fluency and answering comprehension questions.
Stay tuned for more exciting posts as they start to create their graphic novels.