comics in the classroom

I don't think any of my teachers ever used comics in the classroom. I wish they did after reading this article. I understand how great they are for the classroom and how they would entice the class and help with learning. They have visual appeal which draws the students in. Like the graphic novel we read; it states that these graphic novels help because they are read at the speed the child can read and doesn't go faster than they can understand. The pictures are permanent and words and characters won't just disappear when the child takes a little longer to understand. Students will enjoy subjects better with these graphic novels because they are fun and remind them of comic strips.


I also like how these graphic novels can be used for other subjects than just reading. Like how the teacher used them to teach math and lessons when he was absent and the students had a sub. What a great idea! Not much gets done in classrooms when there is a sub and this is a great way to keep the students learning.