How do graphic novels play a vital role in our education, and what makes them so popular among learners?

Learning about graphic novels  is important because they help you connect stories to real-life experiences and emotions. The combination of pictures and words makes it easier to understand different perspectives, showing you how others see the world. By reading graphic novels, you can improve your reading skills and boost your creativity, which can open up many future opportunities, like writing your own stories or even working in art and design. Understanding graphic novels also encourages critical thinking, helping you analyse messages and themes that relate to your own life. Overall, graphic novels make learning fun and relevant, preparing you for a bright future!

In this unit we will be: 

• Exploring the features of a graphic novel, and reading a graphic story

• Applying the understanding of the different elements of a graphic novel to to comprehend the story 

• Writing a graphic story with the different graphic novel elements