1. Using a Variety of Genres in the Literacy Classroom Spring PLC – May 17, 2011

2. What do kids want to read? Graphic Literature/Graphic Novels *** Humorous Adventures Poetry *** Informational Texts

3. Graphic Novels KWL What do you already know about graphic novels? What do you wonder? How can this genre be incorporated into your reading block?

4. Let’s take a closer look…

5. Read to find 3 benefits of using graphic novels Scholastic article: Using Graphic Novels With Children and Teens

6. What did you find out? GN are attractive and motivating Complex plots and narrative structures Excellent for reluctant readers – especially boys! Struggling readers, ELL and SPED students can greatly benefit… Illustrations help with context clues, building vocabulary, language acquisition, determining emotions, etc.

7. There’s more… Exposure to advanced vocabulary Provide many opportunities to practice critical reading skills Metaphor, symbolism, point of view, puns, alliteration, inference Teach visual literacy and dialogue writing Present complex material in readable text

8. Gallery Walk Cut and paste to prepare “window” organizer Think about… which standards/objectives can be taught using these texts which standards/objectives can be taught using these texts how you can incorporate these texts into your classroom

9. REMEMBER… The text is the VEHICLE to teach the strategy or skill! We are not teaching the book/story!

10. Comic Resources ReadWriteThink http://www.readwritethink.org/files/resources/inter actives/comic/ Comic Life (on our laptops)