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Pages, Panels, and Pop Culture: Exploring Manga and Comic Cons

Manga Comic Convention

Grade Level Grade Level

  • 9th - 12th

Students will be immersed in the world of manga and Comic Con by exploring key concepts and analyzing an ICAP interview with a local comic book store owner. They will be introduced to the history, cultural impact, and fan engagement aspects of both manga and conventions (cons). Finally, students will... Read more »

Lesson 5E Lesson

Grade Level Grade Level

  • 9th - 12th

Copied To Clipboard Standards

  • 7.W, 7.W, 7.W, 12.7.W
More 2 periods
Time Frame 120 minutes
Library 101: Let's Be Shelvish

Library Training

Grade Level Grade Level

  • 9th - 12th

How do we keep the library organized? In this lesson, students reflect on their prior knowledge of libraries and librarians using a KWL chart. Then, students practice shelving virtually before jigsawing a reading about Melvil Dewey and the Dewey Decimal System. After watching some videos on shelving,... Read more »

Lesson 5E Lesson

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  • Individual Career Academic Plan (ICAP)

Grade Level Grade Level

  • 9th - 12th
More 3 Periods
Time Frame 95 Minutes