by Tim Smyth (Author)
This
text will allow you to harness students’ love of comics and graphic
novels while increasing critical thinking and engagement in the
classroom. Author Tim Smyth offers a wide variety of lessons and ideas
for using comics to teach close reading, working with textual evidence,
literature adaptations, symbolism and culture, sequencing, essay
writing, and more. He also models how to use comics to tackle tough
topics and enhance social-emotional learning. Throughout the book,
you’ll find a multitude of practical resources, including a variety of
lesson plans―some quick and easy activities as well as more detailed
ready-to-use unit plans. These thoughtful lessons meet the Common Core
State Standards and are easy to adapt for any subject area or grade
level to fit into your curriculum. Add this book to your professional
library and you’ll have a new and exciting way of reaching and teaching
your students!
