2. What are graphic novels?
Graphic novels are a fictional story that is
presented in comic-strip format and presented
as a book. They usually use text and pictures to
present information
3. Basic Concepts of Graphic Novels
Panels are
Dialogue balloons squares or
contain rectangles
communication that have a
between and scene.
among
characters.
Gutters are
the space
between
panels
4. Cont’d. Concepts of Graphic Novels
Sound effects
have visual
sounds for
example:
Thought
BOINK! BAM!
balloons
KAA-TANGG!
express a
FWOOSHH!
character’s
thoughts
5. Cont’d. Concepts of Graphic Novels
Captions contain
information on a
scene or
character
6. How to Read a Graphic Novel
When you read
a graphic novel
you should
start on the left
panel and go
right.
7. How to Read Dialogue in a
Graphic Novel
1 2
When reading a
novel you might
4 5 want to focus
3
reading it left to
right or it can be
6
8 read top to bottom
7
in each panel.
8. Further Readings
Crawford, P. (2004). Using Graphic Novels to Attract Reluctant
Readers and Promote Literacy. Library Media Connection,
22 (5), 26-28.
Schwarz, G. E. (2002). Graphic Novels for Multiple Literacies.
Journal of Adolescent & Adult Literacy, 46 (3), 282-285.
Little, D. (2005). In A Single Bound: A Short Primer on Comics for
Educators. New Horizons for Learning.
9. Bibliography
Johns, G. (2011). Secret Origin: Green Lantern. Aurora, IL:
Publishing Company
Scherberger, P. (2010). Spider-man & the secret wars. Marvel
Enterprises, Inc.
TenNapel, D. (2011). Badisland. New York, NY: Scholastic
Graphix.
Various, Z. R. (2008). Transformers animated, volume 1. San
Diego, CA: Idea & Design Works, LLC.