Clowes, D. (1998). Ghost world, Seattle: Fantagraphics Books.
ISBN:1560974273
Enid and Becky are cynical, witty hipsters navigating the post-high school world. Disillusioned by pop-culture, responsibilities and boys, the girls are a hilarious duo.
Subjects: Friendship, College, Graduation, Relationships, Pop-culture
Media: Pencil and Paint
Ages: Grades 8-12
Rating 5Q/5P
km 6/18/09
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APA Citation
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Clowes, D. (1998). Ghost World. Seattle: Fantagraphics.
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ISBN
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1-56097-427-3
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Rating
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5Q/5P
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Top 10
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no
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Media
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Pencil, paint
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Grades/Subject
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10-12
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Annotation
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Petty jealousies, random conversations and practical jokes: it's what girls do when no one is watching.
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(sk 5.4.08)
Ghost World by Daniel Clowes, ill. Seattle, WA : Fantagraphics Books, 1998.
This book depicts the day-to-day interactions of Enid and Becky, who have recently graduated from high school. They curse, make fun of everything, and display a nonchalant attitude in an effort to hide their feelings about their friendship and life beyond high school.
- ISBN 1560974273 (paperback)
- Media: pencil and paint
- Rating: 5Q/5P
- Book Trailer: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NBBiY9XxHEs
- *TOP TEN*
DPower 6/11/09
Ghost world by Daniel Clowes. Seattle, WA: Fangraphics, 1998.
ISBN: 1560974273
Illustrator: Clowes, D.
Media: Pen and Inks
5Q/4P
Curricular connection: Coming of age. Ghost World could be used in combination with other graphic novels in an English curriculum with the objective of teaching a broader understanding of the obstacles of adolescence. Teachers could use the reading as a way to discuss and compare protagonist figures in graphic novels, such as Shortcomings. Classroom discussion and comparison of graphic novel protagonist characters will give the students an opportunity to express their personal understanding and feelings of adolescence.
Age level: 12th grade
LESSON PLAN
SUBJECT: Coming of Age
Grade Level: 12th grade
Lesson Plan Summary: This multi-disciplinary lesson plan emphasizes speaking in class, listening, note taking, and collaborating in pairs to perform an in-class writing project. The objective is for individuals to share experiences and have a broader understanding of the common obstacles facing adolescents. The classroom lecture will focus on books read outside of class during the semester and students will pick one of the five books for discussion. Students will be paired up, each student taking turns discussing his or her understanding of the protagonist while the other takes notes. At the end of class, each student will present the other student’s understanding of the protagonist character.
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Lesson Guide
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Student Participation
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Objectives
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Broader understanding of adolescence and common feelings and emotions.
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Student discussion
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Information
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Ghost World
Shortcomings
American Born Chinese
Persepolis
Arab in America
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Reading one of the five graphic novels
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Materials Needed: Found in library
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Verification
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Lecture will focus on the protagonist characters found in graphic novels
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In-class discussion and free writing
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Activity
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Students will be paired; each student will discuss his or her understanding of the protagonist while the other takes notes.
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Speaking, listening, and note taking
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Resources for
Activity: Pen and paper
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Summary
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Emphasis on writing and listening skills
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Oral presentation in class
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Notes:
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Annotation: Two girls explore the city lurking among people and talking about parents, the future and boys. The blue and green color added to the black pen and ink illustrations creates the ethereal look that is Ghost World.
KRF 6/13/09
Ghost World by Daniel Clowes, ill. Seattle, WA : Fantagraphics Books, 1998. ISBN-13: 978-1560974277
Enid and Becky are high-school graduates and long-time best friends who have grown so accustomed to being in each other's lives that it's almost unhealthy. Tough talking and cynical, they are both morally sound. It book explores their lives after high school ends.
- Media: Pen and Ink, Pencil, and Coloring
- Rating: 5Q/4P
- Special Category: This book may be challenged because of language and sexual overtones.
CHA 8/2/09
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