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LITERATURE COMPONENT FOR FORM 1
Graphic Novel
Table of Contents Introduction The Writer Synopsis Elements Activities Extension Beyond the text Assessment Glossary
GRAPHIC NOVELS
Introduction What are graphic novels? By definition “graphic novels” are “ novels whose narrative is conveyed through a combination of text and art, usually in comic strip form.” - Eisner,W (1978) – The term “ graphic novel” is now generally used to describe any story book in a comic format that resembles a novel in length and develops as one piece of narrative work. Novels are presented as books in linear form; picture books tell a story with text accompanied by illustrations; films work with moving images and dialogue but graphic novels combine all these elements as a medium for story-telling. “They are like prose in that they are written in printed form, but they are also like films in that they tell a story through visual images.” - Smith. J(2005) – In a graphic novel, readers derive information visually from pictures which are presented in sequence. Facial expressions and physical movements are relayed visually so much so that they, “… graphic novels are literature in cinematic format .”
Why use graphic novels?
In an increasingly visual culture, the use of graphic novels will definitely promote literacy especially amongst the younger generation due to the elements of humour and fun.
Encourage reluctant readers to read as the medium of visuals complement reading of graphic novels. They are more appealing to the eye.
Visuals have a very strong impact on the reader, who makes meaning through pictures and images.
Graphic novels offer value , variety and creativity. Pictures make texts more accessible especially to second language users and reluctant readers.
Offer diverse alternatives to traditional texts – text light, actions faster and more reader friendly format.
Introduce literary works like the classics to young adults who would probably not read them in their traditional novel form.
Reading graphic novels may require more complex cognitive skills than the reading of texts alone. (Lavin 1998).
Makes learning effective as graphic novels promote brain based learning making use of both the right and left brain.
Graphic novels in the classroom
Teachers and educationist are now aware of the strong attraction that comics have over young people.
Most youngsters would not read novels but they are most willing to read comics.
Making the most of this attraction, graphic novels are now being brought into the classrooms as a means of getting youngsters to read.
As opposed to common beliefs that comics are all violent, raunchy, or sexist there are now classics such as Black Beauty by Anna Sewell, David Copperfield by Charles Dickens and Huckleberry Finn by Mark Twain as graphic novels.
The words in graphic novels are minimal, yet the pictures help youngsters to comprehend.
Second language learners give up reading if texts are too wordy. Graphic novels pull in reluctant readers rather than pushing them away as the visuals function as clues to help their understanding.
A good picture paints a thousand words. As the pictures in the Graphic Novels are universal, they are readily recognized and accepted by the reluctant second language reader.
Using graphic novels in the classroom? Treat it just like a book or a comic book. Read, read and enjoy reading.
Keep it fun. Introduce fun activities while exploring the graphic novels . Extend the activities to go beyond the text, to areas found in real life.
Open up their minds while trying out these activities using graphic novels as a take off point.
Use graphic novels as materials for language learning as students are familiar with them. Graphic novels are interesting materials in an easily understandable format for youngsters.
Encourage students involvement and participation in the activities by making them play the leading roles.
Create a sense of ownership by assigning responsibilities to the students. Some of them can serve as experts or consultants because they probably know more about comics than the teacher .
How to read graphic novels?
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ACTIVITY 1
Graphic Novels Is Like But Not Comics! Aim(s) To compare and contrast Graphic Novels and Comics To identify features of graphic novels
40 minutes
Materials pictures from graphic novels and manga comic; manila cards
Steps
Divide students into groups. Distribute sets of pictures from graphic novels and manga comics Students sort out the pictures to get pictures from King Arthur, Black Beauty, Mystery of Boscombe Valley and Denko Oshoko-Manga comics Students compare and contrast the features of graphic novels and manga comics. On the white board Teacher placeses two charts with headings and notes as a guide for pupils look for the features of graphic novels and manga comics. Students enter features of graphic novels and manga comic on the two charts pasted on the white board in front of the class.
Notes Preferably carry this out so that students will know the features of the graphic novel. Four sets of
pictures are given.
Individually, students to enter details into handout 1, which is a table contrasting graphic novels and manga comics. Teacher summarizes referring to the features of graphic novels.
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The Writer RETELLING AUTHOR Janet Hardy-Gould, an experienced teacher and teacher trainer was born in 1964 in Britain. She is also a freelance writer and author of children books. She is interested in European history and many of her works are about the subject. Some of her works are King Arthur, Henry VIII and his six wives and Marco Polo and the Silk Road. She currently resides in the town of Lewes, Brighton situated on the south coast of England with her husband Geoff and their two children, Gabriella and Joseph. ILLUSTRATOR Axel Rator is a Swedish freelance illustrator artist and also a speleologist (someone who study caves). His first work as an illustrator of children books is the reference book ‘About Space’ published in 2011. Among his works are the illustrations for Oxford University Press, Mercier Press and Happy Life Animation. He now lives in Stockholm, capital city of Sweden.
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Synopsis SYNOPSIS In the year 650 England has no king. People of England are not happy and there is a lot of civil strife. One night Merlin, the magician dreams of a future king named Arthur. To ensure he finds the right king, he sets up a magic stone with a sword in it – Excalibur. The spell ensures that only a true king can pull the Excalibur out. Arthur eventually pulls the Excalibur out and crowned as the king of England. Although he is still young, he learns fast and Merlin helps Arthur to become a good, strong king and well-liked by the people of England. Then Arthur meets a beautiful woman, Guinevere and makes her his queen, despite Merlin’s warning of a dark future of Arthur and Guinevere. To help Arthur rule England, Merlin gives Arthur a magic sword. Later Arthur holds a jousting competition to find the best knights for the Round Table and Lancelot emerges as a winner and he becomes a great friend of Arthur. Guinevere and Lancelot often ride together. Morgan and Modred take advantage of the situation and tell Arthur that his wife and Lancelot are in love. Arthur takes their words as true and he drives Lancelot away. Arthur becomes sad and does not look after his country and lost his throne to Modred. In the ensuing battle with Modred, Arthur is fatally wounded and Modred is killed by none other than Lancelot. Arthur’s last words to Lancelot is to take his sword and throw it into the water. Merlin emerges from the water and takes Arthur away.
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Elements PLOT Exposition England has no king and people are fighting. Merlin puts up a magic stone with sword Excalibur in it, which only a true king may pull it out. Arthur pulls out the sword and is declared a king, which Merlin helps to become a good and strong king. King Arthur wins battle and is well loved by his people. He falls in love with Guinevere but Merlin predicts a dark future for them and advises Arthur against marrying Guinevere. Conflict/rising action Merlin decides to leave and gives King Arthur a sword for his protection. King Arthur and Guinevere marry and he builds a castle, Camelot. King Arthur holds a competition to find the best knight. Gawain loses to Lancelot who becomes the first knight of the Round Table. Climax King Arthur and Lancelot are close friends. Lancelot and Guinevere always go riding together. Morgan and Modred exploit this and drive a wedge between the two best friends. King Arthur banishes Lancelot from Camelot. Intisgated by Morgan, King Arthur searches for Lancelot for a fight which refuses by Lancelot. He then informs King Arthur that Modred has taken over the throne. Falling Action King Arthur and Modred battle it out. King Arthur is badly wounded, but Lancelot arrives and kills Modred. Resolution Lancelot helps King Arthur throw his sword into the water. Merlin appears and takes Arthur away with him.
CHARACTERS King Arthur Becomes king after he pulls out the sword from the magic stone.
Fights many battles to unite England. Loved by his people Has a happy marriage with Guinevere and builds castle Camelot for her. Intelligent and creative – creates the Knights of the Round Table Eventually shows weakness of jealousy – drives Lancelot away Does not listen to Merlin – lost his throne and life
Merlin A magician who paved way for Arthur to become king and advisor and teacher to Arthur Advises against Arthur marriage to Guinevere and battle with Modred Gives magic sword to Arthur Steadfast in his loyalty to King Arthur – when King Arthur is dying, he takes him away Lancelot Fight with Gawain to become the strongest knight in England First knight of the Round Table Good and reliable friend of King Arthur Brave and gallant- in love with Guinevere, but does not betray King Arthur’s trust Expelled from Round Table and Camelot Returns to help King Arthur and kills Modred in the battle for his treachery to King Arthur Mordred Son of King Arthur’s half-sister, Morgan Creates bad feelings between King Arthur and Lancelot Opportunist – seize the throne in the absence of King Arthur Is killed by Lancelot for his betrayal to King Arthur Guinevere Married King Arthur Befriends Lancelot and has a close relationship with him Goes riding with Lancelot often Morgan King Arthur’s half-sister Wants her son Modred to become king Can see the future – predicts Arthur’s early death and Modred as king Wins Guinevere’s trust but betrays her by spreading falsehoods about her and Lancelot Helps Modred to the throne
SETTING Time: Year 650s Place:
Medieval England
Castle of Camelot
Lake where Merlin gives a magic sword to Arthur
The place where Lancelot stays with the other knight
Parts of England where Arthur battles to unite England under his rule
THEMES 1. Strong and true leadership
King Arthur is declared as the true king of all England when he is able to pull out the sword from the magic stone. Aided and advised by Merlin, King Arthur provides strong and true leadership and the country prospers. There is no civil war and the people are happy. Lancelot also shows good leadership when he is a knight of the Round Table. The knights relate closely with him so much as when he was banned from Camelot, some of the knights left with him. 2. Treachery and betrayal
In this novel, the theme treachery and betrayal is portrayed very clearly. Morgan is Arthur’s half sister and Arthur believes in them. He even tells Morgan that Mordred will
replace him as a king after he dies. However, Morgan seems impatient about it as she says that Arthur is still young and it implies that they have to wait for a very long time. Thus, Mordred and Morgan have misused Arthur’s trust by hinting that Lancelot and Guinevere have an affair and finally ask him to leave Camelot to fight with Lancelot. Once Arthur leaves Camelot, they take over his place as a king.
3. Devotion to the leader and loyalty
Merlin is a very powerful magician. Though he has the magic to control the world around him at that time, he does not misuse the power. Instead, he finds a leader for England by using his magic. When he has found the true king for England which is King Arthur, he aids and guides him to lead that country. After King Arthur gets married to Guinevere, Merlin has lost his magic and he decides to leave Camelot for good. However, it does not mean that he has stopped devoting himself to King Arthur. When King Arthur is in trouble, he would advise him through the dreams. Lancelot is a very loyal knight. Even though he has been banned from Camelot, he is still loyal to King Arthur. He does not want to have a fight with King Arthur though King Arthur has come to his place to kill him. He chooses to talk to King Arthur and convinces him that they need to cooperate to save Camelot from Mordred and Morgan. 4. Chivalry and gallantry
Chivalry refers to the knightly system during the medieval era which includes religious, moral and social code. Every knight should obey the code of chivalry and one of them is about devoting themselves towards the king and be bravr. In this story, Lancelot is a perfect example of a knight who is a very loyal knight. Though the king has banned him from Camelot, he still thinks of Arthur as his only king and willing to fight for him. Lancelot is also known as the best knight at that time and he is also very brave. This has led to the ack 5. Value of friendship
Lancelot is a very good friend of King Arthur. He is always there for Arthur in the times of trouble and happiness. He never betrays Arthur even after being banned from Camelot. He still thinks that Arthur can be his good friend again. On the day Arthur meets him in his place, he refuses to fight as he thinks of Arthur as his best friend. He tells Arthur that they should fight against Mordred and Morgan together and not to fight each other.
VALUES Some values found in this graphic novel are: Leader should provide proper and strong leadership We should look after the interest of our team members We should value friendship that is true and sincere Do not taken in by people including family members who are insincere and has bad intention We should know how to differentiate between true and false friendship
(Sources: Tan, Christine., Understanding New Lit: Selected Poems, Short Story and Graphic Novel, Penerbitan Pelangi Sdn. Bhd.)
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ACTIVITY 2
Let’s Play Detective Aim(s) To utilise skimming skills To get to know the structure of the graphic novel.
Materials Worksheet A
20 minutes
Steps
Distribute Worksheet A
Notes
Get students to complete the worksheet.
Preferably carry this out as an individual activity so that each student will know the structure of the graphic novel.
Get students to present their answers. Discuss the answers with the students.
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WORKSHEET A
Let’s Play Detective WORKSHEET A 1.
Title
:
2.
Retelling Author
:
3.
Illustrator
:
4.
Where can you find the table of contents? ______________________________________________________________
5.
On which page can you find an introduction of the main character? ______________________________________________________________
6.
Under which heading can you find the meaning of words? ______________________________________________________________
7.
Under which heading can you find the information about the author? ______________________________________________________________
8.
What website can provide you with more information about this story? ______________________________________________________________
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Answer Key LET’S PLAY DETECTIVE 1. King Arthur 2. Janet Hardy-Gould 3. Axel Rator 4. The page before page 1. 5. The first page. 6. Glossary 7. ABOUT THE AUTHOR
8. www.google.com
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ACTIVITY 3
Unfolding Events Aim(s) Sequence the events in each chapter
Materials a folded long strip of paper, scissors, cellotape, coloured pencils
40 minutes
Steps
Divide students into pairs or groups of three. Teacher instructs students on how to prepare the folded paper strip. Students cut blank sheet of paper into rectangles or panels measuring 7 by 12 cm. Later the panels will be linked to form a story chain. Students can prepare a minimum of four panels or more depending on the number of events found in each chapter. Students need to ascertain the number of panels that they need to prepare per chapter. Students glue the panels together to form a long folded strip of paper.
Students need to write the following linkers on top of the panel so that it reads ”First, “Next”, “Then”, “After that” and “Finally”. Teachers can help students by giving them more linkers if they are using more than 5 panels.
Under the headings, ”First, “Next”, “Then”, “After that” and “Finally” students illustrate and describe three or more events for each chapter.
Finally students close the panels so that it looks like a book. Then they design a cover. Teacher displays students’ finished product or work on the notice board, reading corner or file them in their portfolio.
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Notes Preferably carry this out as an individual activity so that each students will know the structure of the graphic novel. A sampel of the linked panels is given below.
ACTIVITY 4
Flow Map Aim(s) Sequence events according to its chronological order
Materials Worksheet A
40 minutes
Steps
Teacher distributes the worksheets to the students. Students work individually. They are required to
rearrange
the
sequence
of
events
(worksheet B) by pasting the events in the flow map provided (worksheet A).
Notes It is suggested that this activity should be carried after students have finished reading the graphic novel.
Let’s Explore As an optional activity the students can perform a role play based on one of the events.
WORKSHEET A
WORKSHEET B (CUT THESESTRIPS AND PASTE THEM IN A FLOW MAP (WORKSHEET A) ARTHUR DREAMS ABOUT MERLIN TELLING HIM THAT MORGAN AND MORDRED ARE BAD PEOPLE. GUINEVERE DOES NOT TRUST THE DREAM AND REASSURES ARTHUR THAT THEY ARE GOOD PEOPLE.
KING ARTHUR WINS THE BATTLE AGAINST THE LORDS FROM THE NORTH.ARTHUR MEETS GUINEVERE. HE WANTS TO MARRY HER BUT MERLIN DOES NOT AGREE. HE SAID THAT HE SEES A DARK FUTURE FOR BOTH OF THEM.ARTHUR INSISTS TO MARRY GUINEVERE. HE EVEN BUILDS A CASTLE OF CAMELOT FOR HER.
ARTHUR TRIES TO KILL A SNAKE. MORDRED’S SOLDIERS THOUGHT THAT HE WANTS TO KILL HIM SO THE BATTLE BEGINS. ARTHUR AND MORDRED FIGHT AFTER SO MANY SOLDIERS HAVE DIED. ARTHUR’S SWORD SUDDENLY BREAKS.
MERLIN THE MAGICIAN DREAMS ABOUT A KING WHOSE NAME IS ARTHUR.MERLIS MAKES A MAGIC STONE. ONLY TRUE KING CAN PULL OUT THE SWORD.
ARTHUR FINDS THE BEST KNIGHT FOR THE COUNTRY. LANCELOT IS CHOSEN AS THE FIRST KNIGHT OF THE ROUND TABLE. ARTHUR AND GUINEVERE ARE HAPPY TOGETHER. THE PEOPLE LIVE PEACEFULLY. SOMETIMES, GUINEVERE AND LANCELOT RIDE HORSES TOGETHER.
LANCELOT FINALLY ARRIVES AND HE KILLS MORDRED. ARTHUR ASKS HIM TO THROW HIS SWORD INTO WATER.ARTHUR FOLLOWS MERLIN AND ASKS LANCELOT TO LOOK AFTER GUINEVERE AND NEVER FORGETS HIM AND THE MAGIC OF THE ROUND TABLE.
MORDRED SUGGESTS ARTHUR TO FIND LANCELOT AND FIGHT AGAINST HIM. EVERYONE THINKS ARTHUR HAS DIED SO MORDRED BECOMES THE KING.
ONE DAY, A BOY NAMED ARTHUR MANAGED TO PULL OUT THE SWORD. HE IS ANNOUNCED AS THE KING OF ENGLAND. MERLIC PROMISES TO HELP ARTHUR TO BE A GREAT KING BY TEACHING HIM EVERY DAY.
MORDRED TELLS ARTHUR THAT LANCELOT AND GUINEVERE MIGHT BE IN LOVE. ARTHUR ASKS LANCELOT TO LEAVE CAMELOT. PEOPLE BEGIN TO FIGHT AGAIN BECAUSE HE STOPS LOOKING AFTER THE COUNTRY.
MERLIN IS LEAVING ARTHUR. HE ASKS ARTHUR TO USE THE MAGIC SWORD AND NEVER BREAKS IT FOR WITHOUT IT, HE IS NOTHING.ARTHUR MARRIES GUINEVERE. MORGAN AND HER SON, MORDREN SEES AN UNHAPPY FUTURE FOR BOTH OF THEM.
ARTHUR AND LANCELOT FORGET THEIR FIGHT. THEY CONSPIRE TO WIN AGAINST MORDRED.ARTHUR AND HIS SOLDIERS WAIT FOR LANCELOT WHO IS COMING WITH MANY SOLDIERS
MORGAN AND MORDRED STAY AT CAMELOT FOR WEEKS. MORGAN IS HIS HALF-SISTER.ARTHUR THINKS THAT MORDRED CAN BE THE NEXT KING TO REPLACE HIM WHEN HE DIES ONE DAY.
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Answer Key 1.
MERLIN THE MAGICIAN DREAMS ABOUT A KING WHOSE NAME IS ARTHUR.MERLIS MAKES A MAGIC STONE. ONLY TRUE KING CAN PULL OUT THE SWORD.
2.
ONE DAY, A BOY NAMED ARTHUR MANAGED TO PULL OUT THE SWORD. HE IS ANNOUNCED AS KING. MERLIC PROMISES TO HELP ARTHUR TO BE A GREAT KING BY TEACHING HIM EVERY DAY.
3.
KING ARTHUR WINS THE BATTLE AGAINST THE LORDS FROM THE NORTH.ARTHUR MEETS GUINEVERE. HE WANTS TO MARRY HER BUT MERLIN DOES NOT AGREE. HE SAID THAT HE SEES A DARK FUTURE FOR BOTH OF THEM.ARTHUR INSISTS TO MARRY GUINEVERE. HE EVEN BUILDS A CASTLE OF CAMELOT FOR HER.
4.
MERLIN IS LEAVING ARTHUR. HE ASKS ARTHUR TO USE THE MAGIC SWORD AND NEVER BREAKS IT FOR WITHOUT IT, HE IS NOTHING.ARTHUR MARRIES GUINEVERE. MORGAN AND HER SON, MORDREN SEES AN UNHAPPY FUTURE FOR BOTH OF THEM.
5.
ARTHUR FINDS THE BEST KNIGHT FOR THE COUNTRY. LANCELOT IS CHOSEN AS THE FIRST KNIGHT OF THE ROUND TABLE. ARTHUR AND GUINEVERE ARE HAPPY TOGETHER. THE PEOPLE LIVE PEACEFULLY. SOMETIMES, GUINEVERE AND LANCELOT RIDE HORSES TOGETHER.
6.
MORGAN AND MORDRED STAY AT CAMELOT FOR WEEKS. MORGAN IS HIS HALF-SISTER ARTHUR THINKS THAT MORDRED CAN BE THE NEXT KING TO REPLACE HIM WHEN HE DIES ONE DAY.
7.
ARTHUR DREAMS ABOUT MERLIN TELLING HIM THAT MORGAN AND MORDRED ARE BAD PEOPLE. GUINEVERE DOES NOT TRUST THE DREAM AND REASSURES ARTHUR THAT THEY ARE GOOD PEOPLE.
8.
MORDRED TELLS ARTHUR THAT LANCELOT AND GUINEVERE MIGHT BE IN LOVE. ARTHUR ASKS LANCELOT TO LEAVE CAMELOT. PEOPLE BEGIN TO FIGHT AGAIN BECAUSE HE STOPS LOOKING AFTER THE COUNTRY.
9.
MORDRED SUGGESTS ARTHUR TO FIND LANCELOT AND FIGHT AGAINST HIM. EVERYONE THINKS ARTHUR HAS DIED AND MORDRED BECOMES THE KING.
10. ARTHUR AND LANCELOT FORGET THEIR FIGHT. THEY CONSPIRE TO WIN AGAINST MORDRED.ARTHUR AND HIS SOLDIERS WAIT FOR LANCELOT WHO IS COMING WITH MANY SOLDIERS. 11. ARTHUR TRIES TO KILL A SNAKE. MORDRED’S SOLDIERS THOUGHT THAT HE WANTS TO KILL HIM SO THE BATTLE BEGINS. ARTHUR AND MORDRED FIGHTS AFTER SO MANY SOLDIERS HAVE DIED. ARTHUR’S SWORD SUDDENLY BREAKS. 12. LANCELOT FINALLY ARRIVES AND HE KILLS MORDRED. ARTHUR ASKS HIM TO THROW HIS SWORD INTO WATER.ARTHUR FOLLOWS MERLIN AND ASKS LANCELOT TO LOOK AFTER GUINEVERE AND NEVER FORGETS HIM AND THE MAGIC OF THE ROUND TABLE.
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ACTIVITY 5
Ups and Downs Aims Students are able to describe events or obstacles in the story.
40 minutes Students are able to identify a major problem and describe ways to solve the problem.
Materials
Worksheet A \
Steps
Discuss with the class the idea of rising and falling action – how a story builds over time, leading to a climax and then quickly concludes. Use an example of familiar story such as Cinderella or Snow White. Teacher then relates this idea to King Arthur. As students read King Arthur, ask them to write ten simple phrases or sentences that describe events or obstacles in the story.
After reading the novel, students make a list of phrases that describe events and place them in the appropriate section.
Finally, ask students to write phrases that summarise the major problem and its solution. Write in the box at the bottom of the page.
KING ARTHUR
Ups and Downs
Notes Students can proceed to an extension activity and build the plot mountain on the mounting board.
WORKSHEET A
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Let’s talk about characters!
ACTIVITY 6
Aim(s) To make students list down the characteristics of each character
40 minutes
in a form of a bubble map. To make students transfer the information from a map into a form of an essay.
Materials Worksheet A and B
Steps
Teacher pastes the adjectives that describe the characters around the classroom. (For the adjectives, please refer to ‘Answer Key’.) Students are given worksheet A. They are required to fill in the blanks in the worksheet using the words that teacher has pasted earlier. Therefore, they need to walk around the classroom to look for the words. Discussion of the answers. Using the information on the map, students are required to write about a character that they find interesting in worksheet B. Teachers marks students’ essay and gives comments and feedbacks.
WORKSHEET A
Notes Alternatively, the teacher can ask student to present about the character in front of their classmates as a speaking task.
KING ARTHUR
MERLIN
LANCELOT
GUINEVERE
MORDRED
WORKSHEET B
Based on the graphic novel, King Arthur retold by Janet-Hardy-Gould, the character that I find interesting is___________________________________________ ____________________________________________ ____________________________________________ ____________________________________________ ____________________________________________ ____________________________________________ ____________________________________________ ____________________________________________ ____________________________________________ ____________________________________________ ____________________________________________ ____________________________________________ ____________________________________________ ____________________________________________ ____________________________________________ ____________________________________________ ____________________________________________ ____________________________________________ ____________________________________________ ____________________________________________ ____________________________________________ ____________________________________________
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Answer Key WORKSHEET A KING ARTHUR – intelligent, just, courageous, strong, creative, brave MERLIN – loyal, helpful, wise, GUINEVERE- loyal, kind-hearted, positive-thinker, friendly LANCELOT- reliable, strong, faithful, brave MORDRED – ambitious, opportunist, a traitor.
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ACTIVITY 7
Who Am I? Aim(s) To role play
40 minutes
Materials Role play cards
Steps
Teacher picks out students randomly and gives them a role play card. The lines in the role play cards are taken from the graphic novels. (Refer to the handout)
Based on the cards, the students need to act the dialogues in front of the class.
The other students will have to guess the character the student is role playing.
Notes This is a whole class activity. The teacher can prepare many role play cards in order to involve as many students as possible. Teachers can also expand the activity by getting students to guess the setting as well.
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MATERIAL
Who Am I?
I see a wonderful king. His name is Arthur! How can I find him?
Hello old man! Do you want to give me your crown?
I see a dark future for you and Guinevere. Don’t marry her.
I am King and I choose my queen.
Shall I fight in your name, Queen Guinevere?
When I look into the future I see King Arthur is dead. You must be king, my son.
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ACTIVITY 8
Label The Map Aim(s) To match different setting with the correct descriptions
40 minutes
To place different settings on the map To encourage the spirit of co-operation amongst students To help students comprehend the graphic novel better
Materials Worksheet A and B
Steps
Elicit different settings in the short story Students verbally describe each setting Distribute the worksheet. Students match settings in the picture Teacher recaps settings in the short story
Notes Students can also look for textual evidence from the text to support the information and description given in the picture by producing a specific
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ACTIVITY A
Label The Map Label the map below with the correct description.
A
C
E
A place where Mordred and Morgan interested in
B
Mordred and Morgan hid in this place when King Arthur came home after meeting Lancelot
A place where Lancelot and the other knights stayed after being banned from the Camelot
D
Year 650s – Medieval England
A place where Arthur got his sword
F
The true king was discovered by pulling the sword
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B
; _____________ 1. Year __________________________
2. Lake :
3. Camelot: ____________
4. Magic Stone:
___________________ _
6. Woods: ___________________
5. Village next to Camelot:
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Answer Key TRACE ME
1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6.
D E A F B C
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ACTIVITY 9
Where Are We? Aim(s) To enable the students identify a particular setting and event To enable the students to rephrase the events in their own words. To encourage the spirit of co-operation amongst students.
80 minutes
Materials Worksheet A
graphic novel
Steps
Divide the class into pairs/groups. Explain what the students are going to do Distribute the worksheet.
Notes Alternatively, the teacher can ask students to
Discuss the answers with the students.
lead the discussion.
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Where Are We? The setting is in year 650s. Your task :
WORKSHEET A
a) Refer to the graphic novel. b) Write down the places mentioned in the graphic novel. c) In your own words, state the event that took place there.
1. Place :___________________________ Event: ___________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________
2. Place :___________________________ Event: ___________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________
3.
Place :___________________________ Event: ___________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________
4. Place :___________________________ Event: ___________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________
1. Place :___________________________ Event: ___________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________
6.
Place :___________________________ Event: ___________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________
7. Place :___________________________ Event: ___________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________
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Answer Key (Accept any relevant answers pertaining to event) 1
Place = Magic Stone Event = Merlin wats to find the true king for England so he uses magic that only a true king can pull the sword.
2
Place = Camelot Event = King Arthur built a castle for his beloved queen, Guinevere
3
Place = Lake Event = Merlin gave King Arthur a magic sword to be used for his battles
4
Place =Camelot Event = Mordred and Morgan arrived and stayed there for weeks. Both of them have bad intention towards King Arthur and Camelot
5
Place = Camelot Event = Morrdred incited Arthur by hinting that Lancelot and the queen were often together and that they were in love
6
Place =Lancelot’s place Event = King Arthur cam e to see Lancelot to fight with him
7
Place = Lake Event = As ordered by the king, the word was thrown away into the water as it was the magic sword given by Merlin
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ACTIVITY 10
Let’s “Theme” Up Aim(s) Make students aware of some of the themes found in the graphic novel Give students the opportunity to look for textual evidence from the novel Enable students to rephrase the textual evidence
40 minutes
Materials Worksheet A
graphic novel
Steps
. Distribute the worksheet.
Then, present their findings and see if there are similarities.
Asks students to fill it in with contextual evidence which can be found in the text together with the page number.
I If there are any differences, discuss which could and could not be accepted and make amendments.`
Notes Teacher may also carry out this activity without the worksheet
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WORKSHEET A
Let’s “Theme” Up Number
Theme
1
Strong and true leadership
2
Chivalry and gallantry
3
Treachery and betrayal
4
Value of friendship
5
Loyalty and devotion to the leader
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Textual Evidence
Page Number
Answer Key 1. Textual evidence: The people praised King Arthur for doing a good job by saying that they had lots of food to eat and there was no more fighting anymore. Page Number: 11 2. Textual evidence: Lancelot revenged for Arthur’s death. He killed Mordred though Arthur had banned him from Camelot. Page Number: 23 3. Textual evidence: Mordred said bad things about the relationship between Guinevere and Lancelot. He made Arthur ban Lancelot from Camelot and thus left the country in chaos. Page Number: 15 4. Textual evidence: When Arthur met Lancelot, he asked him to fight but Lancelot refused and said that he did not want to fight as they were best friends. Page Number: 18 5. Textual evidence: Merlin spent years with Arthur to teach him how to be a king. He devoted himself to Arthur until the end of Arthur’s life. Page Number: 3
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ACTIVITY 11
Let’s “Theme Up “Too” Aim(s) To look for the themes pasted around the classroom.
40 minutes
To Identify the correct themes. To encourage teamwork
Materials Worksheet A
Steps
Paste the paper strips containing themes around the classroom. The themes should have distracters Divide the class into groups. Look for the themes pasted around the classroom, write them down and return to their groups. Decide on the correct theme and write them on the worksheet provided. The fastest group with correct themes wins.
Notes Alternatively, the teacher can ask students to lead the discussion.
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WORKSHEET A
Let’s “Theme” Up “Too” Seeking the truth
Strong and true leadership It is important to be courageous.
Treachery and betrayal Chivalry and gallantry
Keeping a Secret
Value of friendship
Self discovery
Kindness
Loyalty and devotion to the leader
Being Adventurous
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ACTIVITY 12
Let’s Compare Aim(s) To give students the opportunity to read other similar stories regarding war and loyalty to King. To enable the students to pick the values found in the stories. To enable the students to compare the values found in the stories To give students the opportunity to work together in groups.
Materials Worksheet A Other short stories
Graphic novel
80 minutes
Steps
Divide the class into groups. Explain how to carry out the activity. Distribute the worksheet. Tell the class that they will have to prepare a power point presentation based on their group discussion.
Notes Alternatively, the final product can be put up on mahjong paper.
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WORKSHEET A
Let’s Compare Compare the values found in this graphic novel to the values found in the novel assigned to your group. In your comparison, a) indicate if the values are similar or different in both stories b) for each value stated, quote 1 example/event from the 2 stories to back up your answer. Each group has to come up with at least 3 values. You can either follow the sample given below or present the information based on your own creativity. You can also present the information in a form of a Power Point Presentation.
KING ARTHUR
HANG
(ACCEPT ANY RELEVANT ANSWERS BASED ON THE PARALLEL NOVELS USED)
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ACTIVITY 13
What have I learnt? Aim(s) Make students aware of some of the moral value found in the graphic novel Give students the opportunity to look for textual evidence from the novel Enable students to rephrase the textual evidence
Materials
Worksheet A
graphic novel
80 minutes
Steps
Distribute the worksheet to the students. Explain how to carry out the activity. Discuss the answers with the students.
Notes Alternatively, the students can walk around & share their answers with the others
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WORKSHEET A
What have I learnt? Write about what you have learnt from the novel. 1
Moral Value Loyalty makes family Textual evidence from the novel: ____________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________
2
____________________________________________________________________ Moral Value Leadership is action, not position Textual evidence from the novel: ____________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________
3
____________________________________________________________________ Moral Value If we want peace, then we should work for justice. Textual evidence from the novel: ____________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________
4
____________________________________________________________________ Moral Value Respect is the best policy in friendship Textual evidence from the novel: ____________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________
5
____________________________________________________________________ Moral Value Teamwork makes the dream work Textual evidence from the novel: ____________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________
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ACTIVITY 14
A Guessing Game Aim(s) To role play To encourage the spirit of co-operation amongst students
Materials Role play cards
40 minutes
Steps
Teacher divides the class into groups of 4-5 and distributes one moral value card to each group.
Based on the cards, the students need to act the meaning of the moral value on the card in front of the class.
The other groups will have to guess the moral values. Offer prompts until someone states the correct moral value for each presentation.
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A Guessing Game
Notes Remember not to be confused between moral values and theme. Students can carry out a game of charade or mime based on the scene that depicts value in the novel.
HANDOUT
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ACTIVITY 15
“Let’s Recognize Me ” Aim(s) To look for the moral values pasted around the classroom. To Identify the correct moral values. To encourage teamwork
40 minutes
Materials Handout A
Steps
Paste the paper strips containing moral values around the classroom. The moral values should have distracters
Divide the class into groups. Look for the moral values pasted around the classroom, write them down and return to their groups.
Notes Alternatively, the teacher can ask students to lead the discussion.
Decide on the correct moral values and write them on the worksheet provided. The fastest group with correct moral values wins.
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Let’s “Recognize Me”
HANDOUT A
Leadership is action, not position
Loving Animals Loyalty makes family
Law and Order If we want peace, then we should work for justice.
Keeping a Secret Being respectful is the best policy in friendship Self discovery
Kindness
Teamwork makes the dream work Being Adventurous
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ACTIVITY 16
Extension 1. Create a one-page newspaper covering at least three events in the story. Interview the characters as part of composing the news or feature stories. 2. Decide which scenes or pictures from the novel each main character would want to remember. Then draw several of these "photos" for an album or write about which pictures the characters would want in his album. 3. Make a timeline of the trip indicating the important events and also indicating what you would consider the easy parts as compared to the difficult parts. Share your timeline with your classmates. Compare the time lines and discuss why they differ. 4. Create a series of six drawings in six squares showing a significant event in the novel. Under each picture or cartoon, write a few lines of explanation. 5. Create a scrap book of comparison between King Arthur and any present King/leader of today of your choice. 6. Discuss about weapons used in wars then and now. 7. Hold a forum in your class about ‘What makes a good Leader’?
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ACTIVITY 17
Beyond The Text 1. Create a story board/picture outline of this graphic novel that would help a movie director decide how to represent this graphic novel into a movie. 2. Create a one-page newspaper covering at least three events in the story. Interview the characters as part of composing the news or feature stories. 3. Select 5 events from the graphic novel and indicate pieces of music to be used for those events if it was going to be produced into a movie. Write why your selections are appropriate. 4. Read other war stories and compare them to King Arthur. 5. Do some research on England during the dark ages through the internet or the library. The research can include its climate and people .
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ASSESSMENT 1
Subjective Questions I. OPEN-ENDED QUESTIONS The following questions are based on King Arthur
General Instructions:
Give evidence from the graphic novel to support your answer. Your response should be written in continuous writing (not in note form). You should write not less than 50 words.
Plot 1. Write about why you like or dislike the ending of the story. 2. Write about an incident that you think is important or interesting. Give reasons why you think it is important or interesting. 3. Write about an event that you think is exciting in the story. Give reasons why you think it is exciting.
Character 4. Write on how the characters work together to obtain success. 5. Write about a character that you find most interesting. 6. Write about a character that you like. 7. Write about two positive or good qualities of one of the characters in the story. 8. Write about a character who is brave in the story. 9. Write about a character who show great determination in the story. 10. Write your opinions on the three characters in the story.
Theme
11. Write about one of the themes of the story. 12. Write on one of the following themes: (a) Seeking Victory (b) Loyalty
Values 13. Write about an important moral value that you have learnt from the story. 14. Discuss the value of teamwork as shown by the characters in the story.
Setting 15. Write about one of the settings which appeared in the story. 16. Write about a setting that you find interesting. Give reasons why you think it is exciting.
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ASSESSMENT 2
Authentic Assessment I. PORTFOLIO Instructions: 1. students are required to save and compile their individual work on the graphic novel in a portfolio. 2. Students organise their work according to the headings below. a. Setting d. Themes b. Characters e. Values c. Plot 3. Marks will be allocated according to the scoring guide given below.
Suggested Scoring Guide for Portfolio Name:
Class: Marks 23 – 30 17 – 22 10 – 16 0–9
Content Complete or all 5 headings compiled Incomplete or only 4 headings compiled Incomplete or only 3 headings compiled Incomplete or only 2 and less headings compiled
Language Very accurate language used Fairly accurate language used Satisfactory language used Poor language used
Sub-total (Good attitude, participation & collaboration with the teacher) 10 marks* TOTAL Note: * Marks to be given according to teachers discretion. II. ROLE PLAY Instructions: 1. Divide the students into groups of 3 or more.
Creativity Very creative Fairly creative Satisfactorily creative Lacking in creativity
2. Each group will have to present a role play on the graphic novel either on certain chapters or the play as a whole. 3. Students are allowed to use their own props, costume and audio visual aids. 4. Present the play within 20 minutes. 5. Marks will be allocated according to the marking guide given below.
Suggested Scoring Guide for Role Play
Presentation and Group No.
Language
Coordination (35 Marks)
(30 marks)
Creativity
Positive
(Plot, special
values
Effects, Sound
and
and Costume)
Message
(100
(20 marks)
(15
marks)
marks) 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8.
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Glossary
TOTAL
Word
Explanation
Beat
win a fight against a person
break
make something go into smaller pieces
choose
take the thing or person that you like the best
competition
a game that people try to win
crown
a special thing that a king wears on his head
future (adj)
of the time that happen sometime after today
future (n)
the time that happens sometime after today
king
the most important man in the country
knight
a soldier with a horse, in the time of King Arthur
look after
take care of somebody
lord
a very important man with a lot of land and money
magic (n)
a special power that can make wonderful of strange things happen
magician
somebody who makes strange things happen
marry
take somebody as your husband or wife
the North
the direction on your left when you watch the sun come up in the morning
prison
a place where bad people are locked up
pull
move something strongly towards you
queen
the wife of a king
soldier
a person in an army
strong (adj.)
having a powerful body
throw
lift something up and send it quickly through the air
traitor
someone who goes against his King or his country
try
see if you can do something
win
be the best in the game
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Panel of Writers
Farah Hidayah Azmi SMK Lembah Bidong, Setiu,Terengganu
Hafidzatun Nadwa Bt Mamat Yusoff SMK Chalok Model Khas, Setiu, Terengganu
Siti Aqilah Awang SMK Lembah Bidong, Setiu, Terengganu
Muhammad Khairuddin bin Romainor SMK Langkap, Setiu, Terengganu
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References
Tan, C. (2015) Selected Poems, Short Story and Graphic Novel : King Arthur, Penerbitan Pelangi Sdn. Bhd. Curriculum Development Division (2011), Ministry of Education Malaysia, English Literature Component for Form 1.
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