One book one philadelphia the complete persepolis teaching curriculum

If youre looking for fun and engaging ways to introduce your students to the novel persepolis, this chapter can help you reach that goal. A major achievement in comics narrative, marjane satrapis first major work persepolis debuted in france in 2000 to great fanfare. With the whole class, have students make predictions about the. The complete persepolis by marjane satrapi is the authors memoir of growing up in iran. Use the questions in the text book that best suit your classroom and practice, and. Everyone in the school is invited to join together in reading and discussing a shared book. As this book embodies characteristics of both literary and informational text, you will notice that i jump around with the standards over the course of the unit. Persepolis is the story of satrapis unforgettable childhood and coming of age within a large and loving family in tehran during the islamic revolution. That is why we are continuing the one book, one community oboc program for its 11th year. Excerpt from persepolis persepolis is the name of the ancient capital of the persian empire. Students in the united states therefore need to gain background information on iran in order to appreciate more fully the experiences of marjane, the. One book, one philadelphia fosters reading, literacy, library usage, and civic dialogue citywide. In some cases, the library initiated the program and in others it appears to be either tied to a curriculum initiative e. My start as an independent bookstore employee roughly coincided with the release of the movie version and.

The story of a childhood lesson plan introduction to persepolis. Readwritethink materials may be reproduced for educational purposes. One book, one community pitt public health university. Persepolis has been called a comic book time listed the first volume as one of the best comics of 2003.

In this column, we will examine books that have been targeted by censors and provide teaching and discussion suggestions for the use of such books in classrooms. They can be used as part of one big unit test, or they can be divided up and used for smaller reading quizzes. It is june 1993, and marjane and reza are nearing the completion of their art studies. Also known as the islamic revolution or the 1979 revolution, the iranian revolution was the climax of the publics rising discontent with the iranian monarchy throughout the 1970s. Now in paperback it is being picked up for one book programs. Persepolis is a unique reading experience for many reasons, but what makes it so special is its combination of deep, personal stories, and modern historical events. The web page for one book, one philadelphia, a free library program designed to promote reading, literacy, and libraries, and to encourage the entire greater philadelphia area to come together through reading. This is one way i feel like we, as ela teachers, can help to achieve the balance of these two types of text and feel confident with what we are teaching. She now lives in paris, where she is a regular contributor to magazines and newspapers throughout the world, including the new yorker and the new york times. Introducing persepolis and marjane satrapi this document will give both the teacher and the students the necessary vocabulary and mind set for reading and analyzing a graphic novel. She was born november 22nd 1969 in the iranian city of rasht to french educated avantgarde parents who saw fit to ensure she receives an. Full curriculum overview and essential questions inclass introduction graphic art contest information. Celebrating its 18th season, one book, one philadelphia is a signature program of the free library that promotes literacy, library usage, and civic dialogue by encouraging the entire greater philadelphia area to come together through reading and discussing a single book.

From january 22 to march 18, nearly 100 events and programs will center on tommy oranges awardwinning novel, there there. In marjane satrapis graphic novel persepolis, education is an extremely important theme. This program promotes literacy, library usage, and citywide conversation by encouraging the entire greater philadelphia area to come together through reading and discussing a single book. The graphic novel persepolis is set in iran during the islamic revolution. She cowrote and codirected the animated feature film version of persepolis, which was. The goal of one book, one philadelphia is to promote reading, literacy, and libraries, and to encourage the entire greater philadelphia area to come together. The film version of persepolis stays true to the overall tone and style of the graphic novel, yet, its intention is slightly different. Persepolis opens right after the 1979 iranian revolution, which results in the downfall of the americanbacked dictator known as the shah of iran and leads to the rise of the religious hardliners who establish the oppressive islamic republic. This is a detailed and difficult 99question multiplechoice for marjane satrapis persepolis part 1. World literature students will not be reading the graphic novel persepolis in class this. Resources for teaching persepolis in the high school classroom. A story of return, brilliantly illustrates a comingofage story, where young marji struggles with her iranian identity and history, all the while dealing with her frustration and loneliness in vienna. As i observed the students reading this book, i found that there was.

Wonder is the first book that i have read in years that deserves to be a one book, one school read. Persepolis is a graphic novel by marjane satrapi that depicts in text and graphics the story of a young girl caught in the political and cultural changes of the iranian revolution during her childhood and teenage years. While persepolis may be appropriate for junior and senior students, byrdbennett said that cps is reconsidering whether the book, because of. Persepolis by marjane satrapi plot summary litcharts. It would be impossible to cover the entire revolution in one small book. Full curriculum free library of philadelphia yumpu. Persepolis is the title of an autobiographical graphic novel by marjane satrapi that shows what her life was like during and after the islamic revolution.

Some will be a complete and utter waste of your time. It was originally written in two parts but was compiled into one hence the complete after the 2007 movie persepolis which i did not see. Marjane satrapis bestselling, internationally acclaimed graphic memoir. Resources for teachers one book, one philadelphia free library. Satrapi tells us its her class picture, and she is the one on the left. Maybe the city could choose a particularly wonderful comic book, such as, oh, i dunno, marjane satrapis persepolis. The beyond the book project website, a ukcanadian research collaboration, has a lot of useful information related to community reading programs. Marjane satrapi describes how she used to attend a french coeducational and nonreligious school, but how this is outlawed because the islamic republic. It is now on a living room ottoman, and i plan to watch it very soon. There there by tommy orange, sing, unburied, sing by jesmyn ward, another brooklyn by jacqueline woodson, the curious incident.

A comparison posted on november 15, 20 by angela ho marjane satrapis book, persepolis 2. Graphic novels in the classroom a collection of links related to. Originally published in french, the graphic memoir has been translated to many other languages, including english. Here are the deets on what you get with your teaching guide. The book selection, announced on thursday at the free library of philadelphias parkway central branch, will. While the book attempts to tell the dramatic story of marji satrapi, the film intends to more directly educate the viewer about iranian historyleaving out. This comprehensive lesson plan includes 30 daily lessons, 180 multiple choice questions, 20 essay questions, 20 fun activities, and more everything you need to teach persepolis. Persepolis memoir isnt appropriate for seventhgraders. The lesson can be used to start off a class reading of the text, or to encourage them to read it independently. The yellow birds by kevin powers, the complete persepolis by marjane satrapi, orphan train by christina baker.

As a recipient of one book resources, the free library requires that you devote one class period to introducing persepolis to students, either using this lesson or your own plan. A list of all the books selected for the free library of philadelphias one book, one philadelphia program. Philadelphia has picked the complete persepolis by. Its 1980 in iran, and marjane satrapi isnt rocking out to michael jackson or watching dallas. The title persepolis is a reference to the ancient capital of the persian empire. The one book, one philadelphia selection committee has chosen marjane satrapis the complete persepolis as the featured selection for 2010. As a recipient of one book resources, the free library requires that you devote one class.

I teach seventh grade world history, and my curriculum spans prehistory to medieval times, so i wont be teaching persepolis. Inside each guide youll find quizzes, activity ideas, discussion questions, and moreall written by experts and designed to save you time. In powerful blackandwhite comic strip images, satrapi tells the story of her life in tehran from ages six to fourteen, years. At the beginning of the book, we learn that marjane had been attending a french, nonreligious. Finally, students will write an individual essay analyzing one element of the novel. This marks the beginning of years of political and religious turmoil in iran. Celebrating its 18th season, one book, one philadelphia is a signature program of the free library that promotes literacy, library usage, and civic dialogue by encouraging the entire greater philadelphia area to come together through reading and discussing a single. Teaching this novel in the classroom will undoubtedly raise many questions and issues. Most students are unaware of the changes associated with the events during that time, but the repercussions of the revolution are still being felt throughout the world.

Their situation changes significantly when the head of the visual communications department asks them to design a theme park based on persian mythology. The intelligent and outspoken only child of committed marxists and the greatgranddaughter of one of irans last emperors, marjane bears witness to a childhood uniquely entwined with the history of her country. Gaining background for the graphic novel persepolis. It is with this in mind that i propose to put forward just one book for some of what i see as the key aspects of education. Named after the capital city of the persian empire, the book is an autobiographical tale set during the islamic revolution of. They could also provide lots of resources for teachers, including a complete curriculum, vocabulary lists, comic book terms and. Goals week one week two week three week four days six, seven, and eight. Have them brainstorm adjectives and significant events to describe that character. On writing persepolis, by marjane satrapi, as told to pantheon staff. The first two french volumes were translated and reprinted together in the american volume persepolis.

The questions are plot based, in chronological order, and separated by chapter. Over the coming weeks and months, i will be exploring one book for each of the following aspects. While the artistry and revelations of persepolis already make it a required read, it has taken on even more importance in the current geopolitical climate. The first ones my favorite, but theyre both excellent. One book, one philadelphia celebrates its 15th anniversary this season. Persepolis begins in the days immediately following the iranian revolution of 197879.

The story of a childhood is a graphic memoir detailing the childhood and trials of its author marjane satrapi. She is the author of persepolis, persepolis 2, embroideries, chicken with plums, and several childrens books. Students will read and understand main themes of persepolis students will answer questions of various types with appropriate depth and references students will ide. For a statebystate listing of what communities are reading, as well as programs in the uk, australia, and canada, see the one book page at the library of congresss center for the book. The complete persepolis by marjane satrapi this came as a natural progression after reading kavalier and clay. Persepolis by marjane satrapi is the choice for march book club.

The story of a childhood by marjane satrapi, is a graphic novel about the iranian revolution, told from the perspective of a young girl. Selection for the 2017 one book, one philadelphia season. The figure on the left is cut off by the edge of the frame, so only a portion of her shows. In the books opening series of panels, she has drawn a picture of five identical little girls in veils. One book, one philadelphia, philadelphia, pennsylvania. One book, one philadelphia free library of philadelphia. Plan your lesson in middle east and reading aloud smoothly with helpful tips from teachers like you. The mission of the free library of philadelphia is to advance literacy, guide learning, and inspire curiosity. Resources for teachers one book, one philadelphia free library due to the ongoing impact of covid19, all free library locations will remain closed to the public until safety concerns have subsided. Persepolis is an absolutely amazing book, filled with happiness, grief and moments of childhood in a world where all children are forced to grow up. Finished graphics can be displayed on a class bulletin board, on walls, or on a web page. Persepolis paints an unforgettable portrait of daily life in iran and of the bewildering contradictions between home life and public life.

Inclass write assign students small groups and characters. Teaching a graphic novel, such as persepolis, will help develop this skill. Marjanes book was a natural choice given the recent events in iran, said. The third of five selections for our summer 2017 study of young adult books, persepolis. Welcome to using graphic novels in education, an ongoing feature from cbldf that is designed to allay confusion around the content of banned books and to help parents and teachers raise readers. Thoughts on the complete persepolis by marjane satrapi. Reading of persepolis in world literature classes paused for this.