General Essential Questions: 
1. How is the genre of the graphic novel different from the contemporary novel?
2. Why would an author choose this genre over the contemporary novel?
3. How does the language differ in both genres?

Part I: Introduction to the Graphic Novel
What is a graphic novel? solo or partner research 10 pts due 4/4
Contemporary shows
Marvel comic - Iron Fist on Netflix 
NBC sitcom- Chinese American stereotypes Fresh off the Boat

​Part II: Class Text: American Born Chinese by Gene Luen Yang
4. How does the concept of stereotypes shape our reading of American Born Chinese?

​Journal - 3 pts per journal. Journal due the following day via gmail or handwritten in basket

Part III: Choice summative: 50 points ---- Due May 4, 2018--- solo or partner(not the same as OMAM)  
Link to class ideas 
1. Compare another graphic novel to American Born Chinese. 
Comparison of two graphic novels  
http://www.readwritethink.org/files/resources/interactives/compcontrast/
https://www.sbcc.edu/clrc/files/wl/downloads/WritingaCompareContrastEssay.pdf
http://web2.uvcs.uvic.ca/courses/elc/Sample/Advanced/wt/wt_15d.htm
Speech rubric   
Essay rubric

2. Analyze stereotypes in American Born Chinese.
Effects of stereotypes
Outlines and graphic organizers 
http://www.writefix.com/?page_id=583
http://www.teenink.com/opinion/discrimination/article/82236/Stereotypes-Do-They-Affect-You/
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK83767/
Speech rubric
Essay rubric
3. Create a persuasive speech about why people should read graphic novels. 
Argument/persuasion district writing process rubric 

4. Design your own idea approved by Mrs. Maki