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Wed., April 22th

Begin a new text, X-Men Magneto Testament

Background information (credit Mr. Gaffney)

Get books – yours to keep for the unit, in the desk, shared with other classmates

DO NOT TAKE BOOK FROM THE ROOM

Be careful with it – soft cover is all that’s available

No page #s – keep your writing piece tucked in to know where you leave off reading each time April 21st – April 25th: Schindler’s List

Permission slips need to be turned in ASAP

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Mutants! The very word strikes fear and worry in many people's hearts, but many also dream of a peaceful coexistence between man and mutant. Professor X had such a dream, and his X-Men is a team of mutants willing to take stand for it!

X-Men: Magneto Testament

A Graphic Novel by Greg Pak and Carmine Di Giandomenico

Powerpoint created by Kevin Gaffney

Graphic Novel: A collected edition of multiple comic

books usually telling one complete story arc. Testament is such an example—originally a 5-part series released between Nov 2008-March 2009.

Although comic books have been looked down upon in the past, graphic novels are quickly becoming a respected literary genre.

Pictures and Literature: Pictures books are the first forms of

literature we’re exposed to as children.

Illustrated classics and comic book adaptations of novels used in elementary and middle schools.

Comics used to present advanced academic concepts (psychology, philosophy, lit theory) for higher education.

Some of history’s oldest forms of communication are pictorial:

Prehistoric cave paintings


Egyptian hieroglyphics


Native American beadwork


Aztec, Incan, and Mayan carvings


Medieval tapestries and weavings

Reading a Graphic Novel: Closure: the mind’s ability to observe parts

but perceive a whole.

Change, movement, and motion are all created by closure in comics.

Thus, the reader becomes an active participant in the action of the comic genre.

Reading a Graphic Novel: Gutter: the blank space between panels on

a comic page in which closure takes place.

In the gutter, the mind takes separate images and transforms them into a single idea. “Connects the dots.”

Similar to something happening off-stage or off-screen during a play or film.

Reading a Graphic Novel: Sound: since comics are a visual

medium, unique sound effects and type fonts are used to convey sounds and dialogue. Whispers in grey.

Onomatopoeia: besides using words that mimic their sounds, comics will use creative designs/fonts to mimic sounds.

Created in 1963 by Marvel comics, The X-Men are a group of superheroes who have genetic mutations that give them powers.

They fight to protect humanity from evil threats, but are themselves hated and feared by much of the population due to their mutations.

Metaphor for minority groups or outsiders in society: civil rights, gay rights, etc.

Magneto: The Master of Magnetism

Debuted in X-Men #1 in 1963 as the X-men’s most persistent villain

In 1981, writer Chris Claremont revealed that Magneto was a Jewish survivor of The Holocaust. Thus explaining the character’s desire to lead mutants against the humans who so fear them.

Magneto: Testament Takes place between 1935-1948

Shows the rise of the Nazis, the incremental steps to destroy the Jews, and life within Auschwitz-Birkenau.

Magneto is a boy without his mutant powers yet, or is he . . . ?

Magneto Characters Eisenhardt Family

Max – protagonist (9 years old at start) Pop/Poppa/Jakob – dad of Max; was in civil

service; fixes jewelry links Erich – Pop’s younger brother, Max’s uncle Ruthie – Max’s sister Mom/Edie – mom of Max; not impressed by Max

running around like his uncle Herr Headmaster – picks on Max Kalb – Headmaster’s assistant; notices Max’s

intelligence but put down by headmaster Magda – girl Max likes; works at the school –

groundskeeper?

Thursday, April 23th – Wednesday, April 29th

Each day read 1 section the text to yourself

One page reflection due for each part (5 parts total) Connections Questions Quotations Reactions Feelings Analysis Favorite panel & why? NOT A PLOT

SUMMARY

“The nail that sticks up…” I liked that passage a lot because I saw how he was better than the bullies. He stood out and was above them…so they wanted to bring him to their level.The panel when Max was getting beat by the medals, the background was a radiant orange. I think this color represents shock and fear. He was just doing what he was supposed to be doing and the kids came out of nowhere.It’s awful how someone can just deny kindness, especially with a child involved.

My favorite part was when the person was beaten for the bread and Max saw a part of it and gave it to the person. I like it because it shows that Max’s kindness still overpowers greed.

Guided Practice:

With your partner write up a reflection that makes:

ConnectionsQuestionsQuotationsReactionsFeelingsAnalysis

NOT A PLOT SUMMARY

X-Men Part #1 – student example

The first thing that stuck out to me was the very first page where the boy was standing over a red puddle with a reflection of a superhero in it and I think that indicates that he may not look strong but he is inside. And I think the author made it red to symbolize blood to show that because of all the pain that the child has been through, he got stronger. I think the author also shows this when the boy throws the stick further than anybody else even though he looks as though he wouldn’t be able to do that, and he emphasizes that when the boy throws the stick and beats everyone a second time even though it weighs more than everyone else’s and the odds are against him. What I learned from part 1 was that even though someone may not look strong they can be. Also that going through tough things are what matures you and makes you stronger.

Presentations Each of you will be given a number, the number will

correspond to a part of Magneto. On the day of your part each of you will present a 2-3 minute presentation your ideas about the section.

Your project is to share your Favorite panel of the your numbered pard & explain why. Show depth of thought/critical thinking Ideas to talk about:

• Artwork• Color• Light vs. dark• Emphasis

• Characters• Plot• Conflict• Literary Elements• Theme or a big idea• Quotations• Motifs

Thursday, April 23th – Part 1



SUMMARY

Part 1 – Quick presentationPresent a 2-3 minute presentation your ideas about the section.

Share your Favorite panel of the your numbered pard & explain why.

Show depth of thought/critical thinking Ideas to talk about:

ArtworkColorLight vs. darkEmphasis

Characters•Plot•Conflict•Literary ElementsTheme or a big ideaQuotationsMotifs

Friday, April 24th – Part 2



SUMMARY






Monday, April 27th – Part 3



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Tuesday, April 28th – Part 4



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Wednesday, April 29th – Part 5



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