a form of text combining words and images in long-form, sequential art panels

the elements around a book, including its cover, title and blurb

the traditions, beliefs and values passed down through generations

to use clues from within the text to draw conclusions

Introducing the context of 'Frizzy'

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In 'No Country and Frizzy: graphic novels exploring identity and belonging' pupils have explored themes through the graphic novel form. In 'Cloud Busting: book club', pupils will consider how reading a narrative in verse can convey themes and characterisation.

Pupils will have been exposed to some of the codes and conventions in graphic novels in 'When Stars are Scattered: book club'. In this unit, we will explore the form in greater detail, ensuring pupils gain an understanding of key features and more complex terminology. Pupils will explore how both image and text can create meaning on their own, together or in contrast to one another.

In this unit, pupils read and explore two fictional graphic novel texts, 'No Country' and 'Frizzy'. They discuss the context of both graphic novels. Finally, pupils explore the visual, narrative and contextual elements of specific scenes and discuss the key themes within each text.

'No Country' and 'Frizzy': graphic novels exploring identity and belonging

using clues from within the text to draw conclusions

Match each keyword to the correct definition.

Using the front cover, match the following key elements found on text covers to information about the graphic novel.

Which words best describe how Marlene feels about being at the salon? Refer to page 3.

a traditional, Dominican celebration of a girl’s transition to young womanhood

a hairstyle that Marlene must have to look “presentable”

an informal term to describe someone’s auntie

Which of the following definitions best describes a 'quince'?

True or false? Our initial responses to a text will all be the same.

True or false? Readers can discover clues as to the contents of a text from its front cover.

Which of the following best describes a **narrative**?

True or false? All panels in a graphic novel text have to be in a rectangular box.

similarities or differences between two or more things

the perspective or position from which a graphic novel is written or narrated

a big idea, topic or message that recurs within a text

What is a suitable definition of a **theme**?

 the attitude or emotion expressed by the author or illustrator.

a custom or practice that is passed down from generation to generation.

the feeling or mood created in a section or whole of a text.

to make the reading process challenging for the reader

to highlight important words or phrases within a character’s speech

to convey emotion (especially if something is more intense)

to create a pattern which is interesting to look at

Why are words usually emboldened in a graphic novel text?

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