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A Case for Why and How Graphic Novels Should be Part of your K-5
Literary Genre LessonsLaura Adkins – University of Memphis – IDT7064M52
Old school views
“ESL students are scaffolded by the visual elements” – W. Mills
Boys who read comics read more for pleasure
Leads to faster progression in reading and listening
Easier for emerging readers to comprehend
Context clues through visuals
Treasure Island – RL 2.8
Ghostopolis by Doug TenNapel – RL 2.4
The Swiss Family Robinson – RL 2.6
Theseus and the Minotaur – RL 2.5
INTEREST LEVEL – GRADES 5-8
The Classics!
Series!
Historical Fiction and Biographies!
Resource to begin your search
Association for Library Service to Children
A Division of the American Library Association
http://www.ala.org/alsc/compubs/booklists/grphcnvls
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Create their own!
Use a chapter from a favorite book
Publish an original work
Classic novel and its graphic novel counterpart!
What are the similarities and differences? What do the pictures tell you about the characters and their actions? Do the visuals support the description of characters found in the classic?
Lesson Plan resources:
Lyaa, A.W. (March 1, 2006). Graphic novels for (really) young readers. School Library Journal. Retrieved from http://www.schoollibraryjournal.com/article/CA6312463.html
Mills, W. (2011). Identifying key components of successful school libraries and librarians. Bookbird: A Journal of International Children’s Literature, 48 (1), 53-62. Retrieved from http://muse.jhu.edu.ezproxy.memphis.edu/journals/bookbird/v049/49.1.mills.pdf
Scholastic. Using graphic novels with children and teens: A guide for teachers and librarians. [web article] Retrieved http://www.scholastic.com/teachers/lesson-plan/using-graphic-novels-children-and-teens-guide-teachers-and-librarians
Images retrieved from Google Images with book title search
