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
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http://standardstoolkit.k12.hi.us/index.html
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LA.11.3.2
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LA.9.4.1, LA.10.4.1, LA.11.4.1, LA.12.4.1
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LA.9.4.3 -LA.9.4.4, LA.10.4.2, LA.11.4.2, LA.12.4.2
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LA.9.5.4, LA.10.5.3, LA.11.5.1, LA.11.5.3, LA.12.5.2
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Materials
- Smart Board
- Understanding Comics: the Invisible Art by Scott McCloud (teacher reference)Resources
- Copies of I, Robot by Isaac Asimov
- Sequential Art Check List (TR)
- Sequential Art Rubric for Story Summary (TR)
- Collection of graphic novels
- 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.
- 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.