Graphic Novels Graphic novels are booklength comics Sometimes

Graphic Novels

● Graphic novels are book-length comics. Sometimes they tell a single, continuous story from the first page to the last; sometimes they are collections of shorter stories or individual comic strips. ● Comics are sequential visual art, usually with text, that are often told in a series of rectangular panels Despite the name, not all comics are funny. ● Many comics and graphic novels emphasize drama, adventure, character development, striking visuals, politics, or romance over laugh-out-loud comedy.

Elements of the page ● Pages consist of a variety of elements ● Panels -squares or rectangles that contain a single scene ● Borders/Frame - the line around the panel ● Gutters -space between panels ● Bleed: An image that extends to and/or beyond the edge of the page. ● Dialog Balloons -contain communication between/among characters ● Thought Balloons-contain a character’s thoughts ● Captions -contain information about a scene or character ● Sound Effects -visual sound clues i. e. . Wonk! Pow!

Final Assignment. . . ● Identify 3 panels that represent different aspects of today’s lesson. ● On a sheet of paper explain how the author/illustrator utilized those elements to impact the tone of the story. (you may have to look beyond your singular panel to fully understand the impact).

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