Analysing a scene and exploring themes in 'Frizzy' | English

Starter quiz

Who is the author of 'Frizzy'?
- Claribel A. Ortega ✓
- Rose Bousamra
- First Second Books
Who is the illustrator of 'Frizzy'?
- Claribel A. Ortega
- Rose Bousamra ✓
- First Second Books
Characterisation can be conveyed through which of the following?
- a character’s appearance ✓
- a character's name
- the words a character uses ✓
- the setting of the text
- a character's actions ✓
How is body language expressed through a graphic novel?
- through a character's words
- through a character's movements ✓
- through a character's gestures ✓
True or false? Marlene is to blame for starting a fight with Ramón.
- True
- False ✓
'Frizzy' is written from whose perspective?
- Paola
- Ruby
- Angel
- Marlene ✓

Match the keywords to their definitions.
- scene
  
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  a sequence of continuous action in a text ✓
- visuals
  
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  the artistic elements used to tell the story ✓
- narrative
  
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  a spoken or written account of connected events; a story ✓
- context
  
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  the surrounding details that help you understand what you're reading ✓
Which of the following statements are true?
- Ruby empathises with her niece. ✓
- Ruby grows fruit and vegetables on her rooftop garden. ✓
- Marlene dislikes helping her auntie.
- Ruby had to visit the salon until she was 16.
Which definition best describes a theme?
- a feeling of deep satisfaction, self-worth, or accomplishment
- a big idea, topic or message that recurs within a text ✓
- the use of language to create a mental picture or sensory experience
True or false? Asking questions about a scene can develop our engagement with a graphic novel text.
- True ✓
- False
Match each theme to how it is conveyed in the graphic novel.
- family
  
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  Marlene deepens her relationships with her auntie and her mother. ✓
- self-acceptance
  
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  Marlene begins to feel proud of her hair and who she is. ✓
- bullying
  
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  Classmates at her high school tease Marlene. ✓
True or false? All questions that we ask about a graphic novel text will be answered.
- True
- False ✓

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We can analyse a scene in a graphic novel by exploring the visual, narrative and contextual elements.
We can ask questions about scenes to develop our understanding of the text.
One of the most prominent themes in the text is identity.
Marlene’s journey is about understanding and embracing her identity, accepting her natural hair as a part of who she is.
Take-away ideas within a graphic novel may link to themes that are explored and developed in it.

Pupils may find it challenging to identify visual, narrative and contextual elements in Task A.

Task A could be done in pairs or small groups, with adults supporting with modelled examples.