Graphic Novel Genre Project

Graphic Novel Genre Project

This month is about graphic novels - a genre that has really taken off! 
A graphic novel is a single story told through the form of words and pictures using
the conventions of a comic book.

Conventions means the way things are generally done…With comic books, conventions
means speech and thought bubbles, rectangles for brief narratives, and, of course, colorful
pictures!)

This genre has exploded in recent years, and there are now graphic novels for all kinds of tastes. 
Enjoy...I can’t wait to see what you find!!!

The Project:                                                                      DUE: Friday,  December 6th

You will make a summary of the story using words and pictures on a beautifully illustrated poster. This
will be completed primarilly in class.

Title Box With Graphic	Setting Graphic	Protagonist /Graphic	Conflict/Graphic
Cover Section Includes… ___Title ___Author ___Publisher	___ A Setting Box with a labelled illustration that shows the setting (time/place) of the story.	In the protagonist section… ___ A picture of the protagonist ___Name of protagonist ___A Speech Bubble with an Important Quote from the Protagonist ____ A Thought Bubble with an Important Thought from the Protagonist ___ 3 Boxes with a character trait listed in each box	___  A text box with a clear description of the conflict in the story. ___ An illustration that shows that conflict
Climax/Graphic	SWBS Summary	You will also be scored on overall NEATNESS…. Carefully done illustrations that fill the given space!
In the climax section… ___Draw a graphic showing what happens in the climax of the story. ___Use a text box to describe what is happening!	In the SWBS section… ___Write a strong paragraph summary using the Somebody Wanted But So format.  See Google Classroom. Label your work:Summary

                             Summary

(Somebody) Karana is a very resourceful Native American girl who undergoes  some tragic circumstances that leave her alone on the island where she lives.  She is unbearably sad, living on the island where she lost her brother in a dog attack, and lost her family and fellow villagers in a conflict with another tribe. Karana wants to escape the island, but when her boat leaks, she must return.  She concludes that the island is, after all, her home, so she decides to carry on with her life there. But, what is standing in her way is a threatening pack of wild dogs. Karana must rid the island of the threat before she can be at peace.  So, eventually Karana makes peace with the leader of the dog pack, and she is able to make a home on the island, until help finally arrives.

Somebody - Introduce the main character  

Wanted - Tell what it is that the protagonist wants in the story

But - What stands between the protagonist and her goal?

So- How is the conflict resolved?

In order to prepare for the Graphic Novel Book report, you’ll want to take some notes on the
Elements of Story.  Use this sheet to help you collect your ideas. Hold on to your book!  
You’ll need it for the project!! :)

Name:___________________________________

Title: ______________________________________ Author: ______________________________________ Publisher: ______________________________________ Publishing (Copyright) Date: _________________	Protagonist:_______________________________ What is something important that your protagonist THINKS ?: What is something important that your protagonist SAYS (a quote)  ?:  What 3 words or traits describe your character?
Setting: Time: __________________ Place:_________________	Conflict: What is the Conflict/Problem in the story?: ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Climax: The climax of a story is the moment that the protagonist faces their biggest challenge - and things begin to turn in his or her favor. _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________	(Climax cont’d) ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Somebody Wanted But So Summary ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________