Equipping Teachers to Support Comic Literacy: An Analysis of the Educational Potential of TOON Book
Year: 2025
Type: article
Abstract: Teachers frequently reach for leveled readers to help facilitate their guided reading groups; however, there can be limits in using these leveled readers. One such limit relates to enjoyment and engagement. An answer to this is using TOON books during guided reading time. TOON books are graphic novel leveled readers and were created in response to a need for high quality books for readers of all levels. However, in reading these books teachers need to be aware of the comics form and how those features impact the reading process. In this article, we outline the features common in graphic novels and provide an argument and examples for why teachers need to teach these features to best support their students.
Source: Lincoln (University of Nebraska)
Authors: Whitlock, Kayla, Yoder Kuhns, Jewel, Kersten-Parrish, Sara, Dr.
Institution: John Carroll University
Language: English
Subfield: Visual Arts and Performing Arts
Field: Arts and Humanities
Domain: Social Sciences
SDG: Quality education
Open Access status: green
OpenAlex ID: W6981591845
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