Graphic+Novel

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 * 10.8.09-10.9.09**
 * Complete "Unbreakable" and Discuss
 * Introduction to //Maus//

//Homework -// Read Prologue and Chapter 1

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 * 10.6.09-10.7.09**
 * Hand in Superhero/Supervillian Creative Assignment
 * Hand in Graphic Novels
 * Begin watching "Unbreakable" - "Realistic Version of Superhero"

//Homework -// None

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 * 10.2.09-10.5.09**
 * Activity: Moral Dilemmas
 * Discuss 5 Examples (Small Groups/Class)
 * Finish Discussion on //Watchmen//

//Homework -// Complete Superhero/Supervillian Creative Assignment

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 * 9.30.09-10.1.09**
 * Questions over Chapters 8 and 9
 * Complete Handout: [[file:Graphic Novel - Use of Newspapers and Media in Chapter 8 of Watchmen.docx]]
 * Discuss Handout
 * Complete Explication of Chapters 8 and 9

//Homework -// Finish //Watchmen//

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 * 9.28.09-9.29.09**
 * Questions over Chapters 6 and 7
 * Discuss Creative Assignment - Create Your Own Superhero/Supervillian

//Homework -// Read Chapters 8 and 9

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 * 9.24.09-9.25.09**
 * Questions over Chapters 4 and 5
 * Complete Handout: [[file:Watchmen Chapter 5 - Fearful Symmetry.docx]]
 * Notes using "The Annotated Watchmen"

//Homework -// Read Chapters 6 and 7

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 * 9.22.09-9.23.09**
 * Questions over Chapters 2 and 3
 * Complete Handout: [[file:Graphic Novel - Character of The Comedian from Chapter 2.docx]]
 * Discuss Handout
 * Complete Explication of Chapters 2 and 3

//Homework -// Read Chapters 4 and 5

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 * 9.17.09-9.18.09**
 * Oral Presentations over Topics
 * Discuss Chapter 1

//Homework -// Read Chapters 2 and 3

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 * 9.15.09-9.16.09**
 * Begin Introduction to the //Watchmen//
 * Research one of these Topics and Prepare a Presentation for Next Class
 * [[file:A Quick Research Project on Watchmen.docx]]
 * Show Intro to //Watchmen// Movie - Montage of Alternate History

//Homework -// Complete Presentations; Read Chapter 1

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 * 9.11.09-9.14.09**
 * Handout Paper Assignment - [[file:Graphic Novel - Comparison and Contrast of TDKR and TDK.docx]]
 * Complete //The Dark Knight// Movie

//Homework -// Hand in Comparison/Contrast Paper next time

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 * 9.9.09-9.10.09**
 * Discuss Parameters of Comparison/Contrast Paper
 * Begin //The Dark Knight// movie

//Homework -// Begin thinking of similarities and differences between the two medium

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 * 9.4.09-9.8.09**
 * Discuss Book 4 - Plot
 * Read about the Green Arrow - characterization and plot device
 * Discuss //Batman: The Dark Knight Strikes Again// (sequel)
 * Read Dark Knight Analysis - [[file:DKR Lit Analysis.docx]]
 * Write down Strengths/Weaknesses of //DKR//
 * //Discuss in Class//

//Homework -// None; Please Bring //DKR// to hand in the following class period

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 * 9.2.09-9.3.09**
 * Show Several Websites Concerning Digital GN's and Reviews
 * Discuss Book 3 - Questions
 * Assignment: [[file:Motives and Thoughts of Characters in DKR.docx]]
 * Complete Discussion Through Motives
 * Provide Glimpse of "Superman: Red Son" Digital GN

//Homework -// Read Book 4

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 * 8.31.09-9.1.09**
 * Read "Disney Buys Marvel for $4 Billion" from Yahoo! News
 * Complete Worksheet[[file:Use of Media in The Dark Knight Returns.docx]] in class
 * Discuss the Use of Media Found in //DKR//
 * Watch "Tribute to Frank Miller's //Dark Knight Returns//" on YouTube

//Homework -// Read Book 3 in //DKR//

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 * 8.27.09-8.28.09**
 * Finish "Once Upon a Time - The Superheroes" Online
 * Hand out Images and Art Assignment for //The Dark Knight Returns//
 * Discuss Answers from Assignment and Book 1

//Homework -// Read Book 2 from //The Dark Knight Returns//

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 * 8.25.09-8.26.09**
 * Discuss Chapter 3 of Scott McCloud's //Understanding Comics//
 * Watch "Once Upon a Time - The Superheroes" Online
 * Check out //Batman: The Dark Knight Returns//

//Homework -// Read Introduction by Frank Miller and Book One of Batman

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 * 8.21.09-8.24.09**
 * Discuss Superheroes Assignment in Class
 * Notes on [[file:A Quick History of Comics.pptx]]

//Homework -// Read Chapter 3 in McCloud's //Understanding Comics//

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 * 8.19.09-8.20.09**
 * Discuss Chapter 2 of //Understanding Comics// by Scott McCloud (Notes)
 * Worksheet: [[file:The Graphic Novel - Know the Symbol.docx]]
 * Discuss Superheroes - Who's your Favorite?

//Homework// - Find a Superhero(ine), provide the origin story, alter ego, and arch-nemisis; put this into a word document and hand in next time

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 * 8.17.09-8.18.09**
 * Handout //Understanding Comics// by Scott McCloud
 * Read Chapter 1 in Class and Discuss the Definition of Comics
 * Activity: Create your own comic w/ images only; partner, add words

//Homework -// Read Chapter 2 of //Understanding Comics//

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 * 8.13.09-8.14.09**
 * Handout Graphic Novel Syllabus: [[file:Graphic Novel Syllabus.docx]]
 * Work on Graphic Novel Pretest (and Answers)
 * Discuss Sequential Art

//Homework -// None