Page 8 "The History of the Grey Cup" Reading

"The History of the Grey Cup"

Graphical stories are an opportunity to span space and time to see something from another person’s point of view.

Meet the Grey Cup

A story may be told from the point of view of an object such as the Grey Cup trophy; a person, such as Earl Grey, Governor General of Canada (1909) for whom the trophy is named; or a place such as Toronto where the first trophy was won.

In this section of your lesson, you will begin to recognize and understand how visual elements construct and contribute meaning in graphic storytelling. You will read a graphic story and even get an opportunity to create one of your own.

Recalling all the visual elements of graphic storytelling can require practice. Consider the techniques you see and the effects they produce for readers trying to understand the story in the graphic history of the Grey Cup.

• Notice that the title of the story is not provided until the second page.
• The red pennants provide dates and key information.
• Consider why some panels are in colour and others are black and white.

This format may be unfamiliar and challenging. Be sure to adjust your reading strategy appropriately. Preview the selection before you begin. Note how it is structured. Where is the title? How does the text creator signal the passage of time? Once you are confident you understand how the selection is organized, start reading.  Don't rush through this one.