| Title: |
Equipping Teachers to Support Comic Literacy: An Analysis of the Educational Potential of TOON Book |
| Language: |
English |
| Authors: |
Kayla Whitlock; Jewel Yoder Kuhns; Sara Kersten-Parrish |
| Source: |
SANE Journal: Sequential Art Narrative in Education. 2025 2(9). |
| Availability: |
SANE Journal: Sequential Art Narrative in Education. Available from: Digital Commons @ University of Nebraska - Lincoln. Web site: https://digitalcommons.unl.edu/sane/ |
| Peer Reviewed: |
Y |
| Page Count: |
22 |
| Publication Date: |
2025 |
| Document Type: |
Journal Articles; Reports - Evaluative |
| Education Level: |
Elementary Education |
| Descriptors: |
Cartoons; Novels; Reading Instruction; Readability; Reading Skills; Visual Literacy; Elementary School Students; Reading Materials; Story Telling; Small Group Instruction |
| ISSN: |
2153-2613 |
| 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. |
| Abstractor: |
As Provided |
| Entry Date: |
2025 |
| Accession Number: |
EJ1470731 |
| Database: |
ERIC |