4.4.1 Roots, Intro to Graphic Novels, Prep Phrase as Adj

Roots, Intro to Graphic Novels, Prep Phrases as Adjectives

Lesson 4.4.1

Word Work: Roots

Learners can:

• identify the definition of a given root  

• identify the root in the provided words  

Roots

Match

Match the following

• one hundred

• heat

• well

• bad, evil

cent

therm

bene

mal

• cent

• therm

• bene

• mal

Reading: Intro to Graphic Novels

Learners can:

• identify parts of a graphic novel's layout, figures, and text

• identify a benefit and a challenge of using graphic novels as a teaching tool

• Graphic novels are longer works that combine text and pictures to tell a story

• Graphic novels are a form of text, not a genre

• This means that graphic novels can be any genre: sci-fi, fantasy, mystery, biography, and more!

• Graphic novels are a wonderful way to share information and stories because they:

  • use complementary visuals and text;

  • provide illustrations that give emotional clues that help explain the story;

  • rely heavily on elements such as metaphor, symbolism, and point of view; and

  • encourage learners to study stylistic differences and effects.

Graphic Novels

• Layout

  • frame

  • bleed

  • gutter

  • figure

• Content

  • caption

  • speech balloon

Parts of a Graphic Novel

​Panel: a distinctive section of the page that contains images and text

​Layout: spacing of content on the page. The layout dictates how people read a graphic novel

​Bleed: a picture or text that goes over the boundary of its frame

Frame: the lines and border around the panel

​Gutter: the distance between framed panels

​Figures: the characters in a graphic novel: the people, animals, or objects that make up the story or content

​Speech Balloon: used for character dialogue. They can be various shapes and sizes. They can show dialogue between characters or internal thoughts

​Background: provides additional information about the story and its setting

​Captions: the boxes or separate areas of text that include description, setting, or narration

Labelling

Label the parts of the graphic novel example

Drag labels to their correct position on the image

gutter

caption

speech balloon

bleed

figure

frame

Writing: Prepositional Phrases as Adjectives

Learners can:

• use prepositional phrases as adjectives

• describe how they will share their research and informational writing project

• A preposition is a part of speech that demonstrates a relationship or location in time and space

• A prepositional phrase is a preposition, its object, and words that modify the object

• Prepositional phrases act like adjectives when they describe or modify a noun or a pronoun.

Grammar Time!

Writing: Research and Informational Writing

• ​Project Presentation Options

  • five-paragraph essay

  • 6 trading cards

• Your project MUST include:

  • a hook, context, and a thesis statement

  • two supporting details about the present state of the field

  • four supporting details about the future of the field

  • a summary of your main points and a call to action

  • a works cited page

Poll

Time to Choose!

Which project option will you be completing?

• Option 1:

  5 paragraph essay

• Option 2:

  6 Trading Cards

The rest of class is choice time. You can be working on:
-iReady Reading Practice
-Silent Reading
-Get help from Mrs. Massack
-Overdue Edio Lessons

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Choice Time