Chapter "Sophie Scholl": Graphic Novels in the classroom

Upcomin Event

On Tuesday, 27 October 2026, from 5:00–6:30 p.m. (CET), Jennie Dahl will present her project in an interactive online workshop on deutschstunde.

• Interactive Online Workshop: “Sophie Scholl: Using Graphic Novels in the German as a Foreign Language Classroom” – REGISTER NOW

The Resource Package Includes

1. Presentation: Introducing the Genre of the Graphic NovelWhat is a graphic novel?

• How does a graphic novel differ from a comic book?
• What are the benefits of using graphic novels in the German language classroom?
• Who was Sophie Scholl? An introduction

2. Project Presentation

• Overall learning objectives
• Project overview
• A literature-based project plan

3. Project Content

• Topics
  • Introduction to the graphic novel genre: What is it? Key features (text and image)
  • The biographical and historical background of Sophie Scholl and the White Rose resistance movement
  • Reading and understanding selected chapters and excerpts from the graphic novel
  • Reflecting on courage, resistance, and personal responsibility
  • Comparing text and image: How do the two media complement each other?
• Teaching Methods
  • Reading and Listening: Shared reading, read-aloud activities, and listening tasks
  • Visual Analysis: Individual and group work focusing on images and text passages
  • Pair and Group Work: Discussions about the plot, characters, and personal opinions
  • Role Plays and Simulations: Reenacting or retelling key scenes
  • Vocabulary Development: Working with key words through images and examples
• Creative Tasks: Creating short comics, diary entries, or dialogues
• Differentiation Opportunities

A range of differentiation strategies allows teachers to adapt the project to learners with varying language levels and learning needs.