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The article "Eek! Comics in the Classroom" stresses the use of comics and graphic novels to motivate reluctant readers, develop comprehension skills in second-language learners, and/or teach visual literacy to elementary level students. Comics, and graphic novels, can be effective tools for teaching a variety of literacy skills to students with a range of learning needs. The article stated when teachers use comics in the classroom, students attend to their activities and learning is accelerated. It was mentioned when using graphic novels that it is sometimes difficult to find age/grade appropriate materials.

The article "Superman Finds New Fans Among Reading Instructors" shares viewpoints from a variety of educators about the use of comics and graphic novels in the classroom. Supporters of comics in the classroom say comics can entice struggling readers who may be intimidated by pages filled with text. They also say that comics, with their visual cues, and panel-by-panel sequencing, are uniquely situated to help struggling students reinforce key elements of literacy and are better able to organize thoughts

Contains sites relating to cartooning and a few references to cartoons in the classroom.

Editorial Cartoon Lessons for the classrooms

The author's focus was on students in 3 through 6 grades. This article was about a project where comics were implemented in elementary classrooms. The article talks about the history of the idea, the content on the comics and getting them illustrated, and the implementation plan in school. (interesting)

The article "Hamlet Too Hard? Try a Comic Book": It may be a shocking dilution or an ingenious way to hook reluctant readers discusses how the use of comic books and graphic novels are helping reluctant readers grow in the confidence in their reading skills. The article also has excerpts from teachers who feel these books have no place in the classroom. Relevant cases are made in favor of using comic books and graphic novels stating that reluctant readers are absorbing the text, while struggling readers are able to use pictures for context. These readers are able to expand vocabulary, and introduce the ideas of plot, pacing, and sequence.

The article Using Cartoons to Investigate Geographical Issues examines "the development of cartoons as a form of political satire and social commentary, outlines the benefits of using cartoons as an instructional tool, and explores some of the cartoon-based teaching, and learning strategies teachers use to enhance interpretation and communication skills of students." It is referenced that cartoons can be used as a means to promote interest in a particular idea, issue, event, or social trend, to initiate classroom discussion, and to encourage students to use their imagination, just to name a few

This article focuses on using innovative thinking to tackle life's challenges. This article has lessons that blend math and art with literature and film using Aesop's fables.

This article relates The Greedy Triangle to Geometry. It explores making shapes from other shapes, defining shapes, sorting and classifying. It explains how to use elastic loops, Chinese jump ropes, geoboards, rubber bands, and the books Stretch It! by Anne Linehan and The Greedy Triangle by Marilyn Burns.

This page collects links to various resources of interest to those who study or teach comics in the classroom. Check out the section on Comics in Primary, Middle & Secondary Schools.

The XLT can also be used as a thinking tool in the classroom as well as the workplace. It is first, sequential and secondarily non-sequential. Sequential XLT is viewed as linear thinking. Example: Situation, Setup, and Punchline. Also Non-Sequential is viewed as non-linear and as "what-if" scenarios. Example: Setup, Punchline, and Situation. In addition, this can be done as restructuring and interjectory.

Study showed increase in creativity skill.

Way to organize thoughts

The purpose of this study was to determine the change in fifth grade students' attitudes toward reading after exposure to comics or graphic novels. Great references for further research.

The purpose of this blog is to help generate and share ideas for teaching high school students whose skills are below grade level. It shared a lot of comic strips that related to language and retention of Math concepts. (lots of ideas)

This article was about the different kinds of comic strips. (History, Newspapers, Cartoon panels, Sunday comics, Underground comic strips, Webcomic, Conventions and games, Social and political influence, Publicity and recognition and U.S. newspaper comic strips. ) This article also listed several references and links for additional information. I found it interesting to read about the history of each form.