Monday, May 11 and Tuesday, May 12, 2015

Content Objective: I can write narratives about real and imagined events in multiple media. 
Language Objective: I will identify and analyze basic components, structure, and relevance of graphic novels.  

Agenda: 
1. Read your Quarter 4 Book for 15 minutes. 

2. Reading Journal: 
Free write.
Write for 5 minutes about anything that stands out to you in your reading. Make sure to include textual evidence. 

3. Daily Dose of Grammar: 
Which sentences are correct?

1. I went to a Nirvana concert in the 1990’s.
   
2. I went to a Nirvana concert in the 1990s.
   
3. I have all of their CDs.
   
4. I have all of their CD’s.

4. Write for 5 minutes on the following question: 
What is your favorite comic? Why? 
Share-in/share-out

5. What makes a great comic? Come up with at least 3 criteria and add it to your class' Padlet: 
Great Comics 4A
Great Comics 1B
Great Comics 3B
Great Comics 4B

6. What is the difference between a comic and a graphic novel? 

7. Components of a Graphic Novel. 

8. 99 Ways to tell a story

9. Do you have to be an artist to draw a comic or graphic novel?

10. Writing Prompt: Are comics "only for kids"? Write for 5 minutes. 

11. Exit Ticket: How can you turn your flash fiction story into a graphic novel?  
Outline and jot down ideas for 10 minutes. 
 
Assignments: 

• Reading Journal
• Graphic Novel notes
• Writing Prompt
• Exit Ticket