Teaching Resources: Adaptation - Text to Graphic Novels

Adaptation as a Means of Developing Critical Literacy: Text to Graphic Novel

Graphic Novels Unit and Learning Resources by Online Teacher in Residence Michael Stephenson.

These resources are meant as an example of the range of cross-curricular work which can be stimulated from a different forms of literature.

They were developed by Michael Stephenson of Inveralmond Community High School in West Lothian.

Please Note: You are welcome to download and modify these lesson plans and teaching materials for your own use but note that all original work remains the property of the creators and you may not repackage these resources for commercial use in any shape or form.

INTRODUCTION

Books can provide an excellent starting point for project-based learning and teaching, with good stories providing a range of options for discussion, response and creative approaches for all ages.

Understanding a text’s essential themes, structure and characterisation can encourage students to use a range of critical literacy skills and dovetails nicely as a creative, collaborative, and cross-curricular teaching tool.

The following PowerPoints and accompaning worksheets start with an overview of the novel and then take a closer look at the character of Mr Hyde in order to develop pupils' confidence in reporting back to the class, as well as their investigation and analytical skills, used in searching for clues within the texts and compare how each has been adpated.