Graphic Novel Writing Unit

Leverage students’ enthusiasm for graphic novels and meld it with research and informational writing! This resource not only helps teachers teach the elements of graphic novels such as splash pages, frames, use of color, close ups etc., It also teaches narrative elements such as characterization and dialog.

This month-long, 160 page/slide graphic novel unit will guide you through teaching your students all about graphic novels, their unique elements and how to convert traditional text into a graphic novel format. Students will learn how to read and analyze graphic novels for their literary aspects then create a research-based graphic novel biography.

Although this resource contains lessons focused on how to create a biography graphic novel, you can easily adapt the lessons to teach your students how to convert stories, personal narratives or other types of informational text into a graphic novel format!*

This resource was created using Google slides.

WHAT’S INSIDE:

Pacing Guide
Standards List
4 Lesson Presentations
*Introduction to Graphic Novel Elements

*Graphic Novel vs. Novel- Literary Elements (Setting, Dialog, Mood, Traits)

*How to Create a Graphic Novel Activity

*Biography Graphic Novel Project

• Reading Comprehension Activity Sheets
• Assessments with answer keys
• Applying Graphic Novel Elements Practice
• Storyboard
• Research Planning Pages
• Ten Unique Graphic Novel Layout Templates
• Graphic Novel Biography Project Checklist
• Rubric
• Links to Digital Files

Other resources you might be interested in:

Middle School Narrative Writing Unit
Character Traits Resource