Wow! That is all I can say about this graphic novel.

I left this one for last, merely because it seemed less interesting. 

I was WRONG!! Though I don’t think that the graphics in this novel were on par with many of the others I have read, the message of this novel was strikingly powerful and relevant.  I would even go so far as to say that this novel should be a mandatory part of the curriculum for inner city schools.

I liked how this novel touched on some moral issues.  It really offers some substance for the students to discuss and debate.  Having the students grapple with deciding whether or not Yummy is a victim or not is a perfect opportunity to teach them to write a persuasive essay.

Learning Objective:  Students will take a stance on whether or not the character Yummy is a victim and write a 3 page persuasive essay using evidence from the graphic novel Yummy to support their argument.

Before reading the novel, the teacher will spend some time discussing the importance of a persuasive essay.

After reading the novel, engage the students in some discussions and debates in order to give the students the opportunity to formulate their opinion on the subject.

Have the students create a thesis statement and an outline of specifics from the text that they feel will support their argument.

Finally, have the students write, revise and turn in a final draft of the essay.

This website offers some graphic organizer templates that the students could use to help them organize their writing.

http://www.creativewriting-prompts.com/persuasive-essay-graphic-organizer.html