Graphic Novels
This format can be used with all genres of fiction and for non fiction.
Illustrations are presented in sequential panels while text can be read as dialogue bubbles or rectangles containing narration.
Kindergarten- Second Grade
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Third to Sixth Grade A-Raina Telgemeier,2010 Smile A very involved story of a sixth grader who must wear braces but before she has them mounted she falls and knocks out her two front teeth. The story develops the change in friendships and how this young lady deals with bullying. A very fun but deep read for students! Another story within the same theme of dealing with bullying is El Deafo by Cece Bell, 2014. Amazing pieces that are very reader friendly and are based on true events or at least realistic contemporary events. |
Fourth Grade and up
Graphic Shakespeare A-Vincent Goodwin/I- Fred Perry Julius Ceasar, 2011, historical fiction Adaptation of Shakespeare's works, one of a series Allows the reader to better comprehend the esoteric language of Shakespeare's works. Welcoming to students who cannot read the true works or as an introduction. True to the original in characters and illustrations. l Graphic Science Series: A-Agnieszka Biskup/I-Nick Derington Understanding Viruses, 2009, non fiction/fiction One title of a series written to teach readers about science topics, using vibrant illustrations, labels, non fiction narration, and dialogue between fictional characters. In this particular title the character Max travels into the human body after being shrunk and embarks upon explaining what is happening in the blood. Great resources to help students who need visual support to comprehend science topics. Written in consultation with Wade A. Bresnahan Eye on History series: A-Holly Karapetkova/I-Pete McDonnell, 2009,non fiction Subjects include Paul Revere and immigrant experience at Ellis Island. This series includes non fiction expository text along with dialogue. The authentic characters support the reader in comprehending the plot and its evens. The dialogue helps to bring the characters to life and the reader senses the emotions of the time. These can be used to introduce the topics in a Social Studies unit before presenting a more difficult text. The author also provides a list of resources available for further study and bibliographical information to substantiate the facts presented. |