SKVB4033 TEACHING OF LITERATURE IN ENGLISH TUTORIAL: THE GRAPHIC NOVEL

1. Compare the different experiences of receiving information through written narrative (e.g. novel), versus receiving it visually without words (e.g. film). a. How does the graphic novel use this combination of words and pictures to tell a story? b. What are the reading strategies used when reading and analysing graphic novels? 2. The Boscombe Valley Mystery text is a graphic novel reader focussing on developing language proficiency. In what ways could the text be utilised to teach literary concepts e.g. characterisation, plot development, etc.? 3. Using the cartoon strip below, analyze: a. How information about character is derived from facial and bodily expressions b. How meaning and foreshadowing is derived from the pictures composition and viewpoint

4. Graphic novels can be a springboard to many creative writing projects. Suggest some teaching/learning activities that utilises an aspect of graphic novels.