Analysing a scene in 'No Country'
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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.
- Visuals refer to how the panels are presented on the page, the illustration style and how characters are portrayed.
- Narrative is how dialogue and text develop the plot and action.
- Context refers to what the characters learn in a scene, how they change, as well as how the scene fits within the plot.
- We can ask questions about scenes to develop our understanding of the text.
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
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 2021 David Fickling Books edition of ‘No Country’, written by Joe Brady and illustrated by Patrice Aggs, for this lesson.
Content guidance
Depiction or discussion of upsetting content
Depiction or discussion of violence or suffering
Supervision
Adult supervision recommended
Licence
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