These Comic Book Assignment Packages contain ASSIGNMENTS and HANDOUTS for each of the TEN KEY LITERACY SKILLS. They are arranged to be delivered to students in order to create and build upon strong foundational knowledge. Buy the Related Book Street Fighter Origins: Akuma by Chris Sarracini and Joe Ng Understanding the Lessons Each lesson is … Continue reading Comic Book Assignment Package: Street Fighter Origins – Akuma
These Comic Book Assignment Packages contain ASSIGNMENTS and HANDOUTS for each of the TEN KEY LITERACY SKILLS. They are arranged to be delivered to students in order to create and build upon strong foundational knowledge. Buy the Related Book DMZ: Book One by Brian Wood and Riccardo Burchielli Understanding the Lessons Each lesson is arranged … Continue reading Comic Book Assignment Package: DMZ Book One
These Comic Book Assignment Packages contain ASSIGNMENTS and HANDOUTS for each of the TEN KEY LITERACY SKILLS. They are arranged to be delivered to students in order to create and build upon strong foundational knowledge. Buy the Related Book Manga Classics: Romeo and Juliet Understanding the Lessons Each lesson is arranged using Universal Design for … Continue reading Comic Book Assignment Packages: Manga Classics Romeo and Juliet
Founded in 1995, BOOM! Studios creates comics and graphic novels for all age groups. While they have a number of original titles such as Lumberjanes, Slam!, Giant Days, and Mouse Guard they also focus on comics based on licensed properties such as WWE, and Mighty Morphin Power Rangers.1 Boom! Studios offers a WIDE RANGE OF … Continue reading Spotlight On: BOOM! Studios Comics
UDON Entertainment publishes graphic novels based on well-known properties such as Street Fighter, Okami, Mega Man, Dark Souls, Neon Genesis Evangelion, and Robotech.1 Their new line, Manga Classics, has positioned UDON as leading publishers for educational and classroom use. Their Cheif, and founder, Erik Ko stated that his mother asked why UDON didn't make graphic novels that students could relate to, while also … Continue reading Spotlight On: Udon Entertainment Comics
There are a wealth of Comic Book publishers out there. Obviously, there are the big two: Marvel and DC. There are also the two other large houses, Image and Dark Horse. But those are only a small handful of the many publishers in the Comic Books scene today. Many people are probably familiar with Scholastic, … Continue reading Comic Book Publishers for Teachers to be Aware Of
Decoding is the process of making meaning from text. You're doing it right now. Where some might see nonsensical shapes, you see letters - or perhaps you just see the words. In your mind you give these shapes meaning. Some do so by subvocalizing, while others translate the text directly into internalized meaning and understanding. … Continue reading Comic Books Help Our Students With Decoding
There are a number of reasons why students that scoff at black and white text while fully engaging with comics, even if the actual word counts are comparable. This is part of and ongoing series on Comics in the Classroom. When teachers looks to introduce Key Literacy Skills to their students, they often overlook the most … Continue reading Why Students Are More Willing to Read Graphic Novels
When teachers looks to introduce Key Literacy Skills to their students, they often overlook the most powerful tool in reaching their students - Comic Books. This multi-part series explores why comics should be used in your classroom, as well as what books are best suited for your classroom. All articles in this series can be Read Here. An … Continue reading Comics in the Classroom
Graphic Novels... have a place in the English Classroom. When focusing on key literacy skills it doesn't matter what sort of text students engage with. Few teachers refuse to teach short stories because they're "not real books" and yet that stigma exists when it comes to graphic novels. While graphic novels can help struggling readers, … Continue reading Grade 12 Book List (Graphic Novels)
