Graphic novels have been rapidly becoming a beloved piece of literature for students of all ages. And if you don't believe me, read one for yourself. Here is a link that you can find several highly recommended books if you are a more visual person, this site not only has good information, but at the bottom as several suggestions.
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Whether you fall in love with the art work, the speed or ease of reading, or maybe the control of reading a graphic novel, many people are learning to enjoy graphic novels. Students, English Language Learners and of all abilities, find them enjoyable and manageable. Graphic novels encourage readers not just in their literacy skills, but also in developing their creative skills.
Before reading any graphic novels, I personally was a person who thought that they were childish, not "actually" reading, or a waste of time. But once I read my first graphic novel, "American Born Chinese" a couple of years ago, I instantly fell in love with their appeal and content.
Recently I read another interesting graphic novel, "Lowriders in Space" with my 8 year old. It wasn't my favorite read of the semester, but I believe that it was because it was predictable and not of my interest or taste.
Lowriders in Space would be a good book to use with elementary to middle school students. After reading it, I would have a groups of students work together to write and illustrate a 4 page short graphic novel that tells a story of perseverance and goals. If older students, I would then have them switch stories and have them write a different ending.
As an educator, you might be more interested in further reading.
Graphic novels in the classroom - a roundtable
Teaching Strategies
Graphic novels and ELL students
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