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History and Cultures of East Asia and Southeast Asia DIHerentlated Instruction
Japanese Mongo Manga are Japanese graphic novels, or long comic books. The word manga can be translated as "humorous or whimsical pictures." With roots in medieval Japanese art, manga has developed into an important part of Japanese culture. Manga are read by Japanese people of all ages, and manga-ka (artists and writers of manga) are respected as serious artists. Many manga stories run for several volumes and thousands of pages. Manga Style Manga has developed a unique style. "Manga style" includes dialogue bubbles, speed lines (small lines that show where a character is moving), flashbacks, and visual symbols (such as sweat droplets to show nervousness). Characters are usually depicted with large eyes and small mouths as well as unnatural hair color. They also frequently show overexaggerated emotions. For example, a manga character does not just cry-the tears pour out of her eyes like water from a faucet. An angry character might have red cheeks and steam spouting from his or her ears. Types of Manga Because manga is so popular in Japan, several separate genres, or types, have emerged to attract specific readers. Shan en is manga for teenage boys. It is usually funny and full of action. ShOjo, manga for teenage girls, is often lighthearted and romantic. Seinen (manga for men) and josei (manga for women) frequently have more mature themes. Even small children have their own manga called kodomo. Manga Classics Famous manga titles include Akira, a future world of social isolation, power, and corruption; and Ghost in the Shell, a science-fiction epic. Other manga classics are Glass Mask, a saga about the adventures of a young actress, and Knights of the Zodiac, a story about a group of five mystical warriors.
Directions: On a separate sheet of paper, answer the following questions. 1. Describing Describe at least two characteristics of the manga style. 2. Categorizing The information above mentions four classic manga titles. Based on their descriptions, categorize each by genre.
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The following activities are ways the basic lesson can be modified to accommodate students' different learning styles.
Visual/Spatial English Learners (EL) After students review several examples of The essay contains many non-English manga and research the genre's characteristic words. Ask EL students to identify them. Then style, have them find a comic in a local news ask them to find at least one source where they paper and re-create it in manga style. might learn how to pronounce these words. Advanced Learners Verbal/Linguistic; Intrapersonal Ask students to write a three-page paper Manga plots can become complicated on the subject "Why Do Manga Characters and outrageous (a young man is transformed Look the Way They Do?" Students should into a zombie and becomes the guardian of explore cultural and aesthetic explanations a three-eyed girl with a split personality and for the manga style. Can they draw any con supernatural powers; a young woman who clusions about Japanese culture from it? falls in love with her race's arch enemy resists Logical/Mathematical the horrifying discovery that she's a monster destined to take over the world). Ask students Ask students to use library or Internet to use library or Internet resources to summa resources to complete the following table com rize the stories of five manga. Then have them paring and contrasting characteristics write a two- to three-page story outline that of American comics and manga. they believe would make a good manga. American Visual/Spatial; Interpersonal . Comics Manga Ask groups of students to use library or Typical Internet resources to compile lists of staple readers techniques and symbols used in manga (e.g., a white, cross-shaped bandage denotes Typical pain; an explosion-shaped dialogue bubble themes represents an angry exclamation). Each entry Characters should include a drawing illustrating the technique or symboL Author(s) Story Auditory/Musical continuity After students have read a few manga, ask them to create a song in a style that matches Below Grade Level a favorite character's personality. Encourage students to find musical ways to mimic Free-write sessions engage students and manga-style drawing conventions. tap into their prior knowledge. Ask students to examine some manga comics you bring to Kinesthetic class. Tell them to look closely for details. Then Have students create and perform in class have them write in their journals what they a brief scene based on a popular manga. Stu can learn about manga as an art form from the dents' performances should not neglect the pictures. Emphasize that there are no wrong emotionalism and "look" of manga. answers to the question. Wrap up the activity by explaining that students will be studying Japanese culture in the chapter. bb