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Episode 15 —
An Introduction to Graphic
Novels
Graphic novels are an increasingly popular format for
stories told in a range of genres. While learning to read graphic novels takes
practice, their artistic and literary merit makes the effort more than
worthwhile. Tune in to hear some
background about graphic novels
as well as specific
recommendations of fantasy epics, memoirs, biographies, and adventure thriller
stories, all presented in the form of a graphic novel.
Themes and essential questions help to frame student inquiry and promote critical thinking. They also provide a helpful framework for organizing a unit of study using a multi-genre approach.
Multigenre writing projects respond to contemporary conceptions of genre, audience, voice, arrangement and style by enabling students to tap into their knowledge about new media literacies, rich rhetorical situations, and the multiple perspectives that are inherent in any writing activity.
Socratic seminar is a method of teaching developed by Socrates. He engaged his students in intellectual discussion by responding to questions with questions, instead of answers. This method encouraged the students to think for themselves rather than being told what to think.
A fishbowl conversation is a form of dialog that can be used when discussing topics within large groups. Fishbowl conversations are usually used in participatory events like Open Space Technology and Unconferences. The advantage of Fishbowl is that it allows the entire group to participate in a conversation.