1. Not another Powerpoint…
WOW!
Graphic novels
An Introduction
CLAAAAAAPPPP!!
Not another Powerpoint…

2. How to read a graphic novel
Pages, sections, and word bubbles

3. How to read a graphic novel
Left page is read first
Panels move from top to bottom
Read all of left page then all of right page 1 4 2 5 3 6

4. How to read a graphic novel
Reading a panel is the same as reading a page
Read from top to bottom first
When two bubbles are at the same height, move from left to right 1 2 3 4 5 6

5. How to read a graphic novel
Speech bubbles can be connected to show a train of thought
These are still read in the normal order 1 2 3 4 5 6

6. Types of word bubbles
Speech, thought, aside, and narrative bubbles

7. The most common type of bubble Shows the character speaking aloud
Speech bubbles
The most common type of bubble
Shows the character speaking aloud
Can be considered dialogue OR monologue
Speech is directed to everyone in the panel

8. Another common type of bubble
Thought bubbles
Another common type of bubble
This is the visual representation of a soliloquy
The character is thinking or talking to himself

9. Aside bubbles
These are used to show asides
This can be used to show private conversations between two or more characters
Exclude people in the panel
Aside – A character speaks so the audience can hear but not every character

10. Act One Scene Seven Narrative Bubbles
These scrolls denote a change in act or scene
These blocks show narration
No one is speaking
Act One
Scene Seven
The King’s Palace at Forres. The rebellion dealt with, King Duncan waits for Macbeth and Banquo…

11. Quick trivia
Important pieces to know

12. Pay attention to both pictures and text
Visual representation of the text
Meant to help you see what’s going on to better understand it
Flashbacks are commonly shown through pictures only

13. Watch for onomatopoeias
Exaggerated spelling to show length or intensity of sound
Plays are not silent!
BOOM!!!
WHAMM!!
CREEAAKKK!!!
Onomatopoeia – A word that shows a sound through its spelling

14. Apparitions & Ghosts Ghosts and apparitions are common!
Look for blue as most are blue in color
These things are not actually there! They’re a dream or vision!

15. Your assignment!
Create your own comic! These need to include the following:
5 examples of Speech bubbles
3 examples of Thought bubbles
2 examples of Aside bubbles
1 of each type of narrative “bubbles”
2 examples of onomatopoeia