Maus - By Art Spiegelman
Maus is a Graphic Novel written by Art Spiegelman. It is a story of a Jewish survivor of Hitler's Europe and his son, a cartoonist who tries to come to terms with his father's story and history.
What is a Graphic Novel, and How do We Read Them?
A Graphic Novel is a format, not a genre. Graphic novels can be fiction, non-fiction, history, fantasy or anything in-between!
They are similar to comic books in that they use sequential art to tell a story. Unlike Comic Books, graphic novels are generally stand-alone stories with more complex parts. Put more simply, it is a novel in picture form!
They are similar to comic books in that they use sequential art to tell a story. Unlike Comic Books, graphic novels are generally stand-alone stories with more complex parts. Put more simply, it is a novel in picture form!
Class Worksheets - Chapter Questions
Bleeds in Graphic Novels and Comic Books
A bleed is an image that extends to and/or beyond the edge of the page.
Final Assessment
TASK: You will develop a graphic novel. Utilizing key concepts from the unit to demonstrate that they understand what a graphic novel is and the importance of transition and inference.
G: The goal is to show an understanding of how Personal and Cultural Expression enhances understanding of Structure and Genre using Time, Place and Space.
R: You are an up and coming graphic novel writer/artist.
A: Your target audience is young adults.
S: The publishing Company that you have been trying to work with is accepting submissions for Graphic Novels.
P: Your performance will need to include a completed graphic novel (15-20 finished, edited panels) a cover letter, a self-addressed envelope, a synopsis, character descriptions and a list of possible titles.
DIRECTIONS: You must have met the following criteria
1. 6 of the 7 types of comic panels, labeled.
2. 5 of the 6 types of transitions.
3. 2 examples of inference
4. 1 Bleed
As a group or individually, you must meet the following standards:
1. The topic of the story is at your discretion. If working in a group, the group must decide on one specific topic.
2. All submissions MUST include a cover letter that clearly explains your project. Do you envision a series or a single graphic novel? Black and white or color? We need to know what you want to do, and what you want us to do. If we just get some pages or self-published work without an explanation, it will go unread.
3. Be sure to include ALL of the following:
a. A Self-Addressed Envelope
b. A Cover letter
c. A synopsis (no more than one double-spaced page) outlining your story/series, INCLUDING how it ends.
d. Character Descriptions
e. At least 15-20 finished, edited panels
f. A list of possible titles.
G: The goal is to show an understanding of how Personal and Cultural Expression enhances understanding of Structure and Genre using Time, Place and Space.
R: You are an up and coming graphic novel writer/artist.
A: Your target audience is young adults.
S: The publishing Company that you have been trying to work with is accepting submissions for Graphic Novels.
P: Your performance will need to include a completed graphic novel (15-20 finished, edited panels) a cover letter, a self-addressed envelope, a synopsis, character descriptions and a list of possible titles.
DIRECTIONS: You must have met the following criteria
1. 6 of the 7 types of comic panels, labeled.
2. 5 of the 6 types of transitions.
3. 2 examples of inference
4. 1 Bleed
As a group or individually, you must meet the following standards:
1. The topic of the story is at your discretion. If working in a group, the group must decide on one specific topic.
2. All submissions MUST include a cover letter that clearly explains your project. Do you envision a series or a single graphic novel? Black and white or color? We need to know what you want to do, and what you want us to do. If we just get some pages or self-published work without an explanation, it will go unread.
3. Be sure to include ALL of the following:
a. A Self-Addressed Envelope
b. A Cover letter
c. A synopsis (no more than one double-spaced page) outlining your story/series, INCLUDING how it ends.
d. Character Descriptions
e. At least 15-20 finished, edited panels
f. A list of possible titles.