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GRAPHIC BIOGRAPHIES THREE CLOSE READS – HOW TO READ GRAPHICS

GR. 8 C8 & C9 ( 25 minutes)

Directions: Directions: Before you read, skim for the following information. (5 minutes)

Graphic History Title: ________________________________________ Era/Unit #: ____________

Graphic History Author: ______________________________ Artist: ___________________________

Overall question or idea to think about as you read:

Reading 1: Skimming for Gist

This will be your quickest read. It should help you get a general idea of how to read graphic biographies

Step 1: In this first read, you do not need to write anything. Simply observe the images, colors, shapes,
panels, and fonts.

Reading 2: Understanding Content (10 minutes)

After reading the article about how to read graphic biographies, answer the following factual questions:

1. What is a graphic biography?


A graphic biography is a comic that shows a person's point of view between in their life
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2. What is the first step readers should take when analyzing a graphic biography?

First skim and analyze the panels and look at the motions or gestures of the characters in between
panels.
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3. What information is usually shown in speech bubbles?


Usually, the information shown in speech bubbles is about what the characters are talking about.
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4. What do thought bubbles represent?

What the characters thinking.


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5. How does the arrangement of panels influence the story?

It shows the way actions play out through time.


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6. What do captions provide in a graphic biography?

They provide
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7. Why are facial expressions and body language important in graphic biographies?

Because it shows how the characters are feeling about their situation.
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8. What is the role of color in a graphic biography?

It shows how things look in time.


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9. What strategies can I use to understand the narrative and pacing of a graphic biography?
Reading from left to right and reading the speech bubbles carefully.
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Reading 3: Understanding Concepts ( 10 minutes )

Go over the article again and using the answers to the factual questions, answer the following
conceptual questions to consolidate your understanding of graphic biographies.

10. How does the use of graphic biographies help students understand history in a more engaging
and accessible way?

It helps people who cannot understand long paragraphs or people who have mental disabilities that stop
them from understanding complicated writing.
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11. How can the use of graphic biographies foster a deeper understanding of complex historical
events and concepts?

It helps us see things from the persons perspective.


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12. Why do you think using both pictures and words together helps readers better understand a
biography?
It helps us see how things were at the time of the event happening.
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13. How do you think the layout and design of panels can affect a reader’s connection to the story?

It helps us see that the place their in is immersing the reader.


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