Analysing a scene and exploring themes in 'Frizzy'
Lesson details
Learning outcome
I can analyse a scene in detail and ask questions to develop understanding.
Key learning points
- We can analyse a scene in a graphic novel by exploring the visual, narrative and contextual elements.
- We can ask questions about scenes to develop our understanding of the text.
- One of the most prominent themes in the text is identity.
- Marlene’s journey is about understanding and embracing her identity, accepting her natural hair as a part of who she is.
- Take-away ideas within a graphic novel may link to themes that are explored and developed in it.
Keywords
Scene - a sequence of continuous action in a text
Visuals - the artistic elements used to tell the story
Narrative - a spoken or written account of connected events; a story
Context - the surrounding details that help you understand what you're reading
Theme - a big idea, topic or message that recurs within a text
Common misconception
Pupils may find it challenging to identify visual, narrative and contextual elements in Task A.
Task A could be done in pairs or small groups, with adults supporting with modelled examples.
Teacher tip
For Task B, the two pages could be printed on A4 and placed on an A3 sheet of paper to allow pupils to text mark/annotate their questions.
Equipment
You need a copy of the 2022 First Second edition of ‘Frizzy’, written by Claribel A. Ortega and illustrated by Rose Bousamra, for this lesson.
Content guidance
Depiction or discussion of discriminatory behaviour
Supervision
Adult supervision recommended
Licence
Lesson video
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Prior knowledge starter quiz
6 Questions
Q1.Who is the author of 'Frizzy'?
Q2.Who is the illustrator of 'Frizzy'?
Q3.Characterisation can be conveyed through which of the following?
Q4.How is body language expressed through a graphic novel?
Q5.True or false? Marlene is to blame for starting a fight with Ramón.
Q6.'Frizzy' is written from whose perspective?
Assessment exit quiz
6 Questions
Q1.Match the keywords to their definitions.
Q2.Which of the following statements are true?
Q3.Which definition best describes a theme?
Q4.True or false? Asking questions about a scene can develop our engagement with a graphic novel text.
Q5.Match each theme to how it is conveyed in the graphic novel.
Q6.True or false? All questions that we ask about a graphic novel text will be answered.
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The assessment exit quiz will test your pupils' understanding of the key learning points.
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