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Post by Emi-chan on Apr 25, 2005 20:33:59 GMT -5
No... I'm not teh professor... but I WAS asked to help one.
Explination: My Expository Proes teacher is teaching a "YOung adults Literature" class next spring and she is wanting to add "Graphic Novels" to teh curriculum. So she asked ME for help. So what I'm needing is some suggestions of AGE APPROPRIATE Graphic Novels for her. with teh following guidelines: 1. AGE APPROPRIATE 2. somewhat "Clasic" either by standard or in content (like saying it was based off a "classic" idea... like Hellsing to Dracula, but I'm not suggesting that for young adults, just an example) And thats about it.
So far I'm thinking Phoenix and/or Fruits Basket... Imma talk to my mom and other people for help as well.
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Post by Wo0tusses on Apr 25, 2005 21:13:51 GMT -5
<runs to closet to see what would be appropriate for "young adults">
>FANBOY WARNING<
i would normally suggest teh Sandman by Neil Gaiman but there is a fair amount of material in there that many parents wouldn't approve of their teens reading. and since that is teh case...
Harlequin Valetine by Neil Gaiman is contemporary retelling of Commedia Dell'arte i found it very amusing, and think it would do great for a class peice.
i was also about to suggest Murder Mysteries (also Neil Gaiman) but after a quick glance through, i rememebered it has a lil bit of "adult situation" in it, and though it doesn't explicitedly show any sex or boobies, or has it implied, rather heavily. and it does contain some violence as well. though if it's a HS crowd they ight be able to get away with it, it's a good story though, and has a number of deeper menings, and things to give teh reader to ponder.
anyway, i'm jelious of these kids for "being forced" in class to read graphc novels, i wish i had a teacher who used them for class lessons...
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Post by Peanutcat on Apr 25, 2005 21:28:14 GMT -5
<runs to closet to see what would be appropriate for "young adults">
>FANBOY WARNING<
i would normally suggest teh Sandman by Neil Gaiman but there is a fair amount of material in there that many parents wouldn't approve of their teens reading. and since that is teh case...
Harlequin Valetine by Neil Gaiman is contemporary retelling of Commedia Dell'arte i found it very amusing, and think it would do great for a class peice.
i was also about to suggest Murder Mysteries (also Neil Gaiman) but after a quick glance through, i rememebered it has a lil bit of "adult situation" in it, and though it doesn't explicitedly show any sex or boobies, or has it implied, rather heavily. and it does contain some violence as well. though if it's a HS crowd they ight be able to get away with it, it's a good story though, and has a number of deeper menings, and things to give teh reader to ponder.
anyway, i'm jelious of these kids for "being forced" in class to read graphc novels, i wish i had a teacher who used them for class lessons... For some reason, I get teh idea that there's a theme to your suggestions, but for teh life of me, I can't quite grasp it. No, no! I don't need any help, I can do this on my own--
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Post by stampededtyphoon on Apr 25, 2005 21:32:59 GMT -5
For some reason, I get teh idea that there's a theme to your suggestions, but for teh life of me, I can't quite grasp it. No, no! I don't need any help, I can do this on my own-- Psst! P-kitty! Think, "Neil Gaiman"...... [Whose stuff I also admire]
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Post by Emi-chan on Apr 25, 2005 21:33:20 GMT -5
<runs to closet to see what would be appropriate for "young adults">
>FANBOY WARNING<
i would normally suggest teh Sandman by Neil Gaiman but there is a fair amount of material in there that many parents wouldn't approve of their teens reading. and since that is teh case...
Harlequin Valetine by Neil Gaiman is contemporary retelling of Commedia Dell'arte i found it very amusing, and think it would do great for a class peice.
i was also about to suggest Murder Mysteries (also Neil Gaiman) but after a quick glance through, i rememebered it has a lil bit of "adult situation" in it, and though it doesn't explicitedly show any sex or boobies, or has it implied, rather heavily. and it does contain some violence as well. though if it's a HS crowd they ight be able to get away with it, it's a good story though, and has a number of deeper menings, and things to give teh reader to ponder.
anyway, i'm jelious of these kids for "being forced" in class to read graphc novels, i wish i had a teacher who used them for class lessons... Eh... Sandman is a no... but I'll look into teh other two for her. And this is for a COLLEGE course for teh Education majors. There's another Children's lit/Young adult lit (not sure which) that uses nothing but Harry Potter as text.
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Post by Wo0tusses on Apr 25, 2005 21:34:42 GMT -5
For some reason, I get teh idea that there's a theme to your suggestions, but for teh life of me, I can't quite grasp it. No, no! I don't need any help, I can do this on my own-- what would Neil Gaiman give Neil Gaiman you Neil Gaiman that crazy Neil Gaiman idea?
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Post by stampededtyphoon on Apr 25, 2005 21:37:37 GMT -5
Well, I would recommend "Immortal Rain" tho' I'm not sure it's actually "based" on any "classic theme", per se--
However, it DOES carry some pretty heavy concepts about Life and Death and teh Meaning Thereof, as well as some interesting "arguments" for Loving Thy Neighbor, even when they try to hurt you......
AND, it's just one HELL of a good story!
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Post by stampededtyphoon on Apr 25, 2005 21:40:09 GMT -5
what would Neil Gaiman give Neil Gaiman you Neil Gaiman that crazy Neil Gaiman idea? Ooooooh! "Subliminal" Suggestion! Yes, Master! I will now bow down before teh altar of [Neil Gaiman] *drool*
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Post by Peanutcat on Apr 25, 2005 21:42:06 GMT -5
Psst! P-kitty! Think, "Neil Gaiman"...... [Whose stuff I also admire] So do I!
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Post by Emi-chan on Apr 25, 2005 21:46:08 GMT -5
Well, I would recommend "Immortal Rain" tho' I'm not sure it's actually "based" on any "classic theme", per se-- However, it DOES carry some pretty heavy concepts about Life and Death and teh Meaning Thereof, as well as some interesting "arguments" for Loving Thy Neighbor, even when they try to hurt you...... AND, it's just one HELL of a good story! Hmm... lets think on this... would YOU let your fifteen year old child read that in a class?
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Post by Doose of the Pink Panties on Apr 25, 2005 21:50:14 GMT -5
No... I'm not teh professor... but I WAS asked to help one. Explination: My Expository Proes teacher is teaching a "YOung adults Literature" class next spring and she is wanting to add "Graphic Novels" to teh curriculum. So she asked ME for help. So what I'm needing is some suggestions of AGE APPROPRIATE Graphic Novels for her. with teh following guidelines: 1. AGE APPROPRIATE 2. somewhat "Clasic" either by standard or in content (like saying it was based off a "classic" idea... like Hellsing to Dracula, but I'm not suggesting that for young adults, just an example) And thats about it. So far I'm thinking Phoenix and/or Fruits Basket... Imma talk to my mom and other people for help as well. Batman: teh Dark Knight Returns by Frank Miller. It's good. VERY GOOD. Yes, that's teh same guy who did Sin City, wanna fight about it? My Western Lit teacher read some of it to us in 10th grade. He often liked to use comics in class. It was awesome. Especially when we did Norse Mythology. My *ahem* interperetation of Loki (clad in yellow and green) got an A for some reason. Also X-Men: Days of Future Past An interesting take on a post apocalypitc/holocaustic future. Lots of messages on intolerance and such.
OH! I don't remember who wrote it, but Maus it's retelling of teh holocaust but with Mice instead of people. It won a Pulitzer prize.
I own teh first two, I don't own Maus unfortunately. I hope that helps some.
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Post by Wo0tusses on Apr 25, 2005 21:54:01 GMT -5
Batman: teh Dark kanigit Returns by Frank Miller. It's good. VERY GOOD. Yes, that's teh same guy who did Sin City, wanna fight about it? My Western Lit teacher read some of it to us in 10th grade. He often liked to use comics in class. It was awesome. Especially when we did Norse Mythology. My *ahem* interperetation of Loki (clad in yellow and green) got an A for some reason. Also X-Men: Days of Future Past An interesting take on a post apocalypitc/holocaustic future. Lots of messages on intolerance and such.
OH! I don't remember who wrote it, but Maus it's retelling of teh holocaust but with Mice instead of people. It won a Pulitzer prize.
I own teh first two, I don't own Maus unfortunately. I hope that helps some. i've heard many a good things about Maus too, saw it in a shop a couple times, never picked it up though. i also once saw a soviet version of superman, and how teh world would be if that were teh case rather than american... looked interesting
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Post by Doose of the Pink Panties on Apr 25, 2005 21:56:55 GMT -5
i've heard many a good things about Maus too, saw it in a shop a couple times, never picked it up though. i also once saw a soviet version of superman, and how teh world would be if that were teh case rather than american... looked interesting Ahhh yes... teh Elseworld's storylines are often good for a moral yarn. Oh! That reminds me! teh Kingdom Come storyline. That's another good one. It's about teh DC superheroes about 30 years in teh future or so. Superman as a Christ figure, very poignant.
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Post by Peanutcat on Apr 25, 2005 22:03:54 GMT -5
what would Neil Gaiman give Neil Gaiman you Neil Gaiman that crazy Neil Gaiman idea? Dammit! It's right on teh tip of my tongue--
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Post by Hina-chan on Apr 25, 2005 22:32:20 GMT -5
hmm....I would say use one of teh 'Journey to teh West' based manga, but none of teh 'age appropriate' ones have been translated......Naruto is age appropriate....:: tries to think of a 'classic' :: sorry...>___< all my American collection is NOT age appropriate for....anybody really....though *I* think Squee is classic ^____^
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