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A2: Manga: Stories in Panels

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Learn what manga is, how people read it, and how to talk about famous manga genres and favorite manga in simple English.

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Introduction

Today we will how tells and how to in simple We will only as a

Warm-Up Questions

Have you ever or
Do help you understand a
Which do you like: or

Introduction

Today we will how tells and how to in simple We will only as a

Warm-up: Have you ever or Do help you understand a Which do you like: or

Reading

Step 1. What Manga Is

means and and words together.

books are are from so the guide the in a

A is one on a A what a says.

A can in a or Later, can become one

means and and words together. books are are from so the guide the in a A is one on a A what a says. A can in a or Later, can become one

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What is a panel?

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Step 2. Adventure and Action Manga

and often have a The problems, and

One is a about and is for training, and

is a about a young

and often have a The problems, and One is a about and is for training, and is a about a young

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What is one common feature of adventure manga?

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English lesson illustration for Manga: Stories in Panels scene 2: Step 2. Adventure and Action Manga

Step 3. Sports Manga

can make and is a about and trying again.

is a about

can make and is a about and trying again. is a about

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What kind of manga shows practice and teamwork?

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Step 4. Mystery and Magical Stories

asks the to is a series with and small

life, and and are

asks the to is a series with and small life, and and are

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What kind of manga uses clues and suspects?

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Step 5. Slice of Life and Drama Manga

means a about It can show family, friends, food, work, or small problems.

is a can be more

is a about life, and trying to change. can still be because the are close to real life.

means a about It can show family, friends, food, work, or small problems. is a

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Why can drama manga feel powerful?

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can be more is a about life, and trying to change. can still be because the are close to real life.

Scene 1Situation

meet class the They about and one to

Turn 1Friend A

Are you looking for a new

Turn 2Friend B

Yes. I want something but not too hard.

Turn 3Friend A

Maybe try One I like the big and the

Turn 4Friend B

Is it only fighting?

Turn 5Friend A

No. It has but it also has and

Turn 6Friend B

That My is because the matches close.

Turn 7Friend A

Why do you like it so much?

Turn 8Friend B

The players lose, and try again. One point can important.

Turn 9Friend A

I like that. A can make

Turn 10Friend B

Do you like too?

Turn 11Friend A

Yes. is fun because I can look for with the

Turn 12Friend B

I sometimes miss the but I like

Turn 13Friend A

maybe one short case You can stop one

Turn 14Friend B

idea. What about

Turn 15Friend A

is and It small not big

Turn 16Friend B

That relaxing

Turn 17Friend A

If you want stronger is a It is more

Turn 18Friend B

Maybe I will that later. For now, I want something easy and friendly.

Turn 19Friend A

start with for comfort, and try One when you want

Turn 20Friend B

I will. And I if you want and

Turn 21Friend A

Deal. week, let's tell each other which was to

Turn 22Friend B

Yes, and which we liked

Final Speaking Task

What is
What is a
What of is One
What of is
What of
What does mean?
Which do you want to try?
What would you to a friend?
the roleplay again with a

Final Reflection

is a form with and When you about in do not only "It is

Give one reason: the feeling, or

Useful Topic Vocabulary

Word	Simple Meaning	Flashcards
	one picture box on a page
	a shape with a character's words
	one book in a series
	one part of a longer story
	a type of story
	a story with a problem to solve
	a small detail that helps solve a problem
	a story about everyday moments
	say something is good for another person

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