Discussion two El deafo

Discussion Video Post – initial post due Wed and response post due Sun

You must first read the required reading(s) for the week and then create a video using Studio.

Make sure that you are clear, specific, and detailed in your answers. Always tie things back to our class lectures, discussions, and material. Avoid anything that is surface level. This initial video post (least a minute recording and no longer than 2 minutes) is due Wednesday by 11:59. Next, you must respond to another student’s post (you may type a response of 8 to 10 sentences OR record at least a minute recording and no longer than 2 minutes) Either response must use their name and interact with the specifics of their video post.

For this discussion choose ONE the following prompts:

1. Why might it be harmful to have an overcoming disability narrative that is so often shared in books and movies? Does El Deafo stay away from this or is it part of this? Connect to one of our lectures.
2. This is a graphic memoir. Why is that important. Does it change anything that Cece is not represented as a little girl but instead as a rabbit? Connect to one of our lectures.
3. What responsibilities do authors have when writing autobiographical childrens literature? Does this novel hold to these responsibilities? Connect to one of our lectures.