Teaching with Comics and Graphic Novels
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Over the last decade, comic books have transitioned from niche market to the engine of popular culture. This rise in the medium has prompted a discussion on the educational potential of comic books and graphic novels. While students may be versed in comic books and popular culture, classroom implementation is dependent on teacher familiarity with and literacy in comic books and culture. The materials below will provide you with media-rich resources to develop knowledge and promote English language learning through visual literacy.
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Panels and Perspectives: Creating Comics in the English as a Foreign Language Classroom is an instructional guide to creating comics for educators of all English language learners. Presented in comic book format, Panels and Perspectives includes insights, strategies, and practical applications for making comics in any American English classroom to improve both language skills and critical thinking abilities. English teachers will discover there are many correct ways for students to create comics, whether they use photos, sketches, superheroes, or funny animals with superpowers to tell their
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panels_and_perspectives-508.pdf
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Explore downloadable comics and classroom activities that build English communication skills, cultural awareness, and critical thinking.
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traceeffects_chapter1_comic.pdf
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traceeffects_chapter2_comic.pdf
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Explore four articles that show teachers how to use comics, comic strips, and sequential art to build motivation, comprehension, visual literacy, and storytelling skills.
Explore three webinars offering practical strategies for using comics and graphic novels to develop language skills, creativity, and critical thinking.
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