Monday, March 28, 2011

Week 11-1 Graphica, A Sign of Radical Change?

"Part 1: So how open to Radical Change in poetry are you? What was your response to "Skeleton Sky"? Part 2: Learn about Dresang’s Radical Change theory and then reflect on the books you personally have read as well as those you’ve “met” in class discussions and bookcasts to determine what books we've read this semester represent Radical Change and why. Part 3:Consider graphic novels as examples of Radical Change and how they might be integrated into the English curriculum. See Angela Trythall’s article for one teacher’s story. Readings: Dresang's Radical Change Theory Read the two chapters from Dresang's book in our eReserves. Radical Change Revisited: Dynamic Digital Age Books for Youth First take a look at: http://bookhenge2011.wikispaces.com/file/view/Angela_s_Action_Learning_Project_Proposal.pdf and then read her article -- http://bookhenge2011.wikispaces.com/file/view/Angela_Graphic_Novel_Article_for_Submission_to_English_Journalcc.pdf by Angela Trythall (ECI 2008 alumnae). Submitted to the English Teacher for publication." Graphic Novels have been a part of my life since I was six years old. I had a set of illustrated classics, including "Gulliver's Travels" and "Treasure Island". My first enjoyable experience reading on my own was the comic book series "ElfQuest" by Wendy and Richard Pini who are giants in the graphic/comic world. I have dabbled in graphic novels and comic books since but didn't find anything that really grabbed me that way again. I really felt that "Persepolis" was a triumph of communication. The simple, rough picutures grounded and really brought home all the emotion of the narrator's experiences.

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