I, Robot Goes Graphic

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For this extension, students must read I, Robot by Isaac Asimov.

Objectives

The students will become familiar with the sequential art format by reading a variety of graphic novels and identifying common features.
The students will learn how to create graphic novels by using an online tool to design a three-four panel sequential art representation of a familiar event.
The students will demonstrate their ability to apply their knowledge of the sequential art format by creating a sequential art summary of a short story from Isaac Asimov’s science fiction collection, I Robot.

STANDARDS ADDRESSED

http://standardstoolkit.k12.hi.us/index.html

LA.11.3.2

LA.9.4.1, LA.10.4.1, LA.11.4.1, LA.12.4.1

LA.9.4.3 -LA.9.4.4, LA.10.4.2, LA.11.4.2, LA.12.4.2

LA.9.5.4, LA.10.5.3, LA.11.5.1, LA.11.5.3, LA.12.5.2

Materials

Smart Board
Understanding Comics: the Invisible Art by Scott McCloud (teacher reference)Resources
Sequential Art Check List
Sequential Art Rubric
Copies of I, Robot by Isaac Asimov
Sequential Art Check List (TR)
Sequential Art Rubric for Story Summary (TR)
Collection of graphic novels
- The Scholastic site has some good resources.(Click on Using Graphic Novels with Children and Teens: A Guide to Teachers and Librarians for some good ideas and suggested titles)
- Graphic Novels for Libraries: Recommended Titles for Children and Teens
- 2011 Top Ten Great Graphic Novels for Teens
Computer Access
Online Tools for creating “comic strips” - By using online tools, you’ll be able to cover some technology standards. Here are a few suggestions.
- Comic Express: A Method for Expressing Ideas in Comic Form
- Kerpoof Learning through activity
- Comic Life. (This application needs to be purchased by the school. The site above will give details.)
- Comic Creator. ( Very basic, not many graphics but good for getting started)
- Make your own Amulet comic page. (This is good opportunity for students to get some practice by making their own Amulet comic page.)
PPT - Students can create their graphic representation on PPT and show it to the class as a slide show or print out and assemble as a book.
If you choose not to use an online tool, students may use their artistic talents to create their own panels. You may even work with the art department and tie in some art standards.

Time Allotment: Approximately 3 weeks (based on students’ prior experiences with graphic novels)

Procedure
Prerequisite: The students will have read I, Robot , Isaac Asimov’s collection of short stories about robotics.

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