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Reviewing Visual Elements of a Graphic Novel: Max Axiom Lesson PlanReviewing Visual Elements of a Graphic Novel: Max Axiom Lesson Plan
Publisher
EngageNY
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Grade
5th
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English Language Arts
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Duration
45 mins
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Collaborative Learning
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Year
2014
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Reviewing Visual Elements of a Graphic Novel: Max Axiom

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  • Full Grade 5 ELA Module 2B (.pdf)
  • Full Grade 5 ELA Module 2B Updates: June 2015 (.pdf)
  • Grade 5 ELA Module 2B: Unit 3, Lesson 1 (.html)
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Pass the tea! Using the resource, scholars participate in a Tea Party protocol to analyze text and images about inventions that helped meet societal demands. After sharing their observations with each other, they discuss visual elements presented in their Max Axiom graphic novels. 

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CCSS: Designed

Concepts

graphic novels, inventions, visual literacy, inventors

Instructional Ideas

  • Create a T-Chart or Venn diagram on the board to compare a novel to a novelette 

Classroom Considerations

  • Lesson one from the 17-part Grade 5 ELA Module 2B, Unit 3 series
  • Prepare the Tea Party resources in advance
  • Requires student copies of Investigating the Scientific Method with Max Axiom, Super Scientist by Donald B. Lemke

Pros

  • Provides differentiation strategies
  • Includes comprehensive teaching notes

Cons

  • None

Common Core

RL.5.7

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