Taylor, S. S., & Towle, B. (2010). Amelia Earhart: this broad ocean. New York: Disney/Hyperion Books.
Graphic Novel
AGES: 1080L, interest level 8-12
SUMMARY:
Through graphics Sarah Stewart Taylor and Ben Towle are able to tell the story of Amelia Earhart through a young reporters eyes. Grace, the young reporter, is able to wittness Earhart's determination and amibtion as she tries for two weeks and then is successful at crossing the Atlantic Ocean. The novel then jumps to nine years later when Grace learns of Amelia's attempt to travel the whole world, through learning of this Grace continues to persue her dream of becoming a successful journalist. The illustrations combined with the narrative leaves students to really become inspired by Amelia Earhart' story.
VOCABULARY:
Amelia Earhart, Charles Lindbergh, Madel Boll, Thea Rasche, President Wilson, Ambition, Atlantic Ocean, Petrol, Telegram
TEACHING STRATEGIES: (small group instruction)
Before: Explain to students the text structure of a graphic novel, how it is set up like a comic strip. Also, go over the time period in which Amelia Earhart flew which was in 1928, so that students have a sense of when this was taking place.
During: Have students create a timeline of Amelia Earhart's journey. This will allow them to get a since of how much went into Amelia actually flying across the Atlantic.
After: Have students perform the book as reader's theatre. This would be a great way for students to demonstrate understanding of the graphic novel through creating skits. You could also have students create their own comic strip stories.
ONLINE RESOURCES:
http://www.readwritethink.org/files/resources/interactives/comic/- interactive comic strip maker from readwritethink.org
http://cdn2.dolimg.com/explore/PMPages/DCOM/books/catalog/Printable/Amelia-Earhart.pdf- discussion guide and projects related to the novel
http://www.comicbookresources.com/?page=article&id=25287- interview with author Sarah Stewart Taylor
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