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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Introducing the context of 'No Country'

Identity and characterisation in 'No Country'

Analysing a scene in 'No Country'

Exploring themes in 'No Country'

Introducing the context of 'No Country' SS

Identity and characterisation in 'No Country' SS

Analysing a scene in 'No Country' SS

Exploring themes in 'No Country' SS

Identity and characterisation in 'Frizzy'

Analysing a scene and exploring themes in 'Frizzy'

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

the way an author describes and develops the personalities and traits of the characters in a story

the special qualities that make a character in a story unique and interesting

the way people communicate their thoughts, feelings and emotions through their movements and gestures without using words

an educated guess, based on evidence in the text or prior knowledge

a sequence of continuous action in a text

the artistic elements used to tell the story

a spoken or written account of connected events; a story

the surrounding details that help you understand what you're reading

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

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