Curriki: Capt'n Eli Curriculum

"Rating of 3-Exemplary...These cross-curricular lessons, by using both graphic novels and technology, will no doubt be engaging for the targeted age group." ~ Curriki

Check out this CURRIKI REVIEW of lesson plans created for Jay Piscopo's The Undersea Adventures of Capt'n Eli graphic novel series.

This resource was reviewed using the rubric for Curriculum: Lesson Plan and received an overall Curriki Review System rating of 3-Exemplary, as of 06/28/09.


Component Ratings:
o Technical Completeness.....3
o Content Accuracy...........3
o Appropriate Pedagogy.......3

Reviewer Comments:
An unusual place to find lesson plans, this resource points the Curriki community to the commercial website for Cap’t Eli’s Soda and its accompanying graphic novel series about a boy with extraordinary scientific abilities and unique ties to the sea. Maine educator and technology integrationist Laura Richter developed some excellent lessons structured around these novels to be used in grades 4 – 8. Each lesson includes objectives and an assessment. In Language Arts and History, students can participate in a webquest that allows students to delve into some of the historical events of the stories. There is a mapping activity for Geography, including extensions for model-building and using Google SketchUp. In Science, students will experiment with mass, buoyancy and density, eventually learning more about submarines. In Art, students will create an original comic strip in groups, after they examine and discuss social and political issues of today, choose a cause, imagine how Eli would respond to this cause and develop a storyline with characters. These cross-curricular lessons, by using both graphic novels and technology, will no doubt be engaging for the targeted age group.

The Way Learning Should Be: Capt'n Eli in the Classroom

On Friday, October 16 Skowhegan Area Middle School educator Laura Richter and principal Bruce Mochamer will present a special session at the Association of Computer Technology Educators of Maine's (ACTEM)22nd Annual Technology Conference "The Way Learning Should Be." View full conference schedule at this link.

Their session is titled "Technology Integration @ Skowhegan MS: Special Emphasis on Literacy and Graphic Novels" and will provide an overview of a wide variety of technology integration projects at the Skowhegan Area Middle School. A special emphasis will be on an interdisciplinary approach to teaching graphic novels. The Undersea Adventures of Capt’n Eli, is a book written by Maine writer Jay Piscopo and has inspired reluctant readers to become engaged in many exciting learning activities ranging from map creation to a WebQuest based on literature and history! All activities integrate
programs provided on the MLTI laptops including NoteShare, Studywiz, Pages, and Comic
Life! Free copies of the book will be available for participants.

Check out classroom curriculum Laura Richter created for The Undersea Adventures of Capt'n Eli graphic novel series at this link. Read more about resources for educators and librarians at this link.

Capt'n Eli Curriculum at Summer Tech 2009

Educator Laura Richter presented her curriculum for The Undersea Adventures of Capt'n Eli all ages graphic novel at the 2009 Summer Technology Institute at the Hutchinson Center in Belfast, Maine. This session focused on the many ways to integrate technology with graphic novels. Check out photos from the workshop HERE.

Richter demonstrated how teachers can integrate these interactive and engaging lesson plans to expand their curriculum to an interdisciplinary experience where students learn language arts skills, geography mapping, scientific research techniques, ancient mythology, world history, art, and more. Authentic assessment strategies, technology integration, 21st century skills, and real life learning are all integral to the learning process embedded in these lessons. The Undersea Adventures of Capt'n Eli graphic novel series is written and illustrated by Jay Piscopo.

Download free curriculum HERE.

Discover more about Capt'n Eli's resources for educators HERE.

New Graphic Novel Curriculum: Capt'n Eli

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Contact:
Tami Kennedy
207-838-0816
tami@maine.rr.com

Stand by For Adventure with Comics in the Classroom: New Graphic Novel Curriculum Available for The Undersea Adventures of Capt’n Eli Series

PORTLAND, MAINE – (June 4, 2009) – Nemo Publishing announced the release of new classroom curriculum for its graphic novel series The Undersea Adventures of Capt’n Eli. This series is written and illustrated by Jay Piscopo of Portland.

The Undersea Adventures of Capt’n Eli lesson plans were created by award-winning Maine educator and technology integrationist Laura Richter and are available for free at www.captneli.com/lessons. Read full press release HERE.

WCSH6 Features the Maine Comics Arts Festival

Tonight, be sure to tune into "207" on WCSH6 at 7:00pm to hear more about the Maine Comics Arts Festival (which is being held this Sunday from 10:00am - 5:00pm at Ocean Gateway Terminal in Portland).

Jay Piscopo author/illustrator of The Undersea Adventures of Capt'n Eli talks about the festival, Maine creators, and the world of comics. Watch an interview clip at this link.

EDUCATORS AND LIBRARIANS: Sunday at 10:30am don't miss the special FREE graphic novel workshop presented by Peter Gutierrez and Laura Richter. Read more HERE.

Capt'n Eli: Ian Carlson's Teach Comics

High school English teacher (and lifelong comic book geek), Ian Carlson, writes a fantastic blog called Teach Comics which is a great resource for educators who wish to incorporate comic books into the classroom.

His most recent post is about the curriculum developed by Laura Richter for Jay Piscopo's The Undersea Adventures of Capt'n Eli graphic novel series.

Read Ian's blog at this link.

Check out Capt'n Eli curriculum at this link.

"As a teacher who believes in the potential of comics as a teaching tool I applaud Jay and Nemo Publishing on their efforts to bring the message to the masses. Capt'n Eli is a fun, light-hearted read, and coupled with the thoughtful lesson plans of Laura Richter these books would make a great addition to any classroom." ~ Ian Carlson, Teach Comics

This Sunday: Capt'n Eli at the Maine Comics Arts Festival

Jay Piscopo and The Undersea Adventures of Capt'n Eli crew look forward to the Maine Comics Arts Festival this Sunday, May 17 at Ocean Gateway Terminal in Portland, Maine.


You're in for a treat! The Capt'n Eli's Soda crew will also be there handing out free soda samples throughout the festival.

Educators will not want to miss the free graphic novel workshop with Peter Gutiérrez and Laura Richter. Download the flyer HERE.

May 17: Download a Flyer Here - FREE Graphic Novel Workshop for Educators

May 17
10:30 - Noon
Free graphic novel workshop for educators and librarians at the Maine Comics Arts Festival in Portland, Maine. Presented by Peter Gutiérrez and Laura Richter. Download a flyer at this link.

2009 Spring Teacher Institute: Capt'n Eli in the Classroom

Yesterday, Maine educators Laura Richter and Katie Yando took part in the 2009 Spring Teacher Institute: Pictures Sounds Numbers Words…Teaching and Learning with Technology.

A first for Maine, this Institute is completely online. Laura and Katie presented their workshop "Literacy and Technology across the Curriculum with a Graphic Novel." They shared a language arts classroom experience infused with technology and using the graphic novel, The Undersea Adventures of Capt’n Eli, by Portland, Maine author/illustrator Jay Piscopo.

This session focused on a 7th grade classroom experience in a language arts class at the Skowhegan Area Middle School.

Although this lesson is literature based, they provided an overview of how to use the graphic novel in geography, science and art. Watch their presentation at this link.

Check out the Capt'n Eli curriculum at this link.

Super-Powered Comics Reading at the Maine Comics Arts Festival

Read full press release HERE.


SUNDAY, MAY 17: Educators and librarians won't want to miss this FREE graphic novel workshop at the Maine Comics Arts Festival!

Acclaimed national speaker Peter Gutiérrez will present “Super-Powered Comics Reading: Building Literacy and Having Fun” -- a special graphic novel workshop for educators and librarians at the Maine Comics Arts Festival. This free presentation will be held at the Ocean Gateway Terminal in Portland, Maine from 10:30am to Noon as part of the day-long festival. This is Gutiérrez’s first time presenting in Maine.

Gutiérrez will provide an overview of the ways graphic novels, comics and manga foster and enhance a love of reading. His tips and techniques work across all age levels and translate perfectly into librarian-led book circles and read-alouds. He will share kid-centered ways to leverage the unique strengths of the medium to read with expression, expand vocabulary, practice visual literacy, identify story elements and master comprehension strategies.

His hour-long workshop will lead into a half-hour session with award-winning Maine educator and technology integrationist Laura Richter. She will present her new curriculum for The Undersea Adventures of Capt’n Eli graphic novel series. The curriculum is available for FREE at this link and complimentary copies of the graphic novel will be provided to workshop attendees. The Undersea Adventures of Capt’n Eli is written and illustrated by Jay Piscopo of Portland, Maine.

Richter will demonstrate how teachers can integrate these interactive and engaging lesson plans to expand their curriculum to an interdisciplinary experience where students learn language arts skills, geography mapping, scientific research techniques, ancient mythology, world history, and art. Authentic assessment strategies, technology integration, 21st century skills, and real life learning are all integral to the learning process embedded in these lessons.

Read more HERE.

May 17: Maine Comics Arts Festival

Check out the Maine Comics Arts Festival website.
On Sunday May 17 from 10-5, Jay Piscopo and The Undersea Adventures of Capt'n Eli crew will be at the Maine Comics Arts Festival in our beautiful hometown of Portland, Maine. You're in for a treat because the Capt'n Eli's Soda team will also be there offering free soda to festival-goers! This first-year festival is presented by Casablanca Comics.

More detail coming this week about a special free workshop for educators and librarians which will be presented by acclaimed national speaker Peter Gutiérrez and award-winning Maine educator and technology integrationist Laura Richter.

Stand by for adventure!

Capt'n Eli Classroom Curriculum

Laura Richter is the educator behind the creation of classroom curriculum for Jay Piscopo's new all-ages graphic novel series The Undersea Adventures of Capt'n Eli. Stand by for adventure in your classroom and download lesson plans HERE.

Laura is an educator and technology integrationist at the Skowhegan Area Middle School in Skowhegan, Maine where she has taught for the past 24years. Laura trains middle and high school teachers in creative and effective ways to integrate technology into their curriculum. She has been a Maine Public Broadcasting Network (MPBN) NTTI Master Teacher, MPBN Teacher of the Year, Apple Distinguished Educator, and a finalist for the ACTEM Technology Leadership Award.

Geography and Language Arts/History lesson plans are available now and Art and Science curriculum will be ready in April. Be sure to keep your eye on Capt'n Eli's blog for educators and librarians!