a case for why and how graphic novels should be a part of your K-5 library curriculum

1. A Case for Why and How Graphic
Novels Should be Part of your K-5
Literary Genre Lessons
Laura Adkins – University of Memphis – IDT7064M52

2.  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

3.  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

4. The Classics!

5. Series!

6. Historical Fiction and Biographies!

7. 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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9. Create their own!
 Use a chapter from a favorite
book
 Publish an original work

10. 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?

11. Lesson Plan resources:

12. 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