tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1535525493775623042.post7310259388018475458..comments2024-03-22T05:45:28.281-07:00Comments on Departing the Text: Reading, Graphic Novels, and MemoryMERYL JAFFE, PhD - parent, psychologist, teacher, author...http://www.blogger.com/profile/10310099341897509058noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1535525493775623042.post-78495437678066777092011-03-05T19:49:02.752-08:002011-03-05T19:49:02.752-08:00Hi there! Thanks for inviting me here; it's a...Hi there! Thanks for inviting me here; it's a wonderful blog. I work with many struggling readers and have found graphic novels to be effective solutions at times (I remember being impressed with a version of Frankenstein, and also of Zinn's A People's History of the United States). However, I don't have much experience with this genre, and have had my reservations. Your information is very helpful and is making me reconsider. I think that you provide the smartest argument that I've heard in favor of graphic novels (most center on the relatively weak "they like them" angle). I'm definitely going to visit here regularly!Stacey C. Johnsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07342766960535984688noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1535525493775623042.post-79897372739075442112011-03-05T12:45:34.278-08:002011-03-05T12:45:34.278-08:00This sounds like a wonderful application. I bet y...This sounds like a wonderful application. I bet your students love it! I am curious what you find most challenging about the text for your students.<br /><br />Thanks for sharing!MERYL JAFFE, PhD - parent, psychologist, teacher, author...https://www.blogger.com/profile/10310099341897509058noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1535525493775623042.post-57056373091872078352011-03-05T11:36:31.018-08:002011-03-05T11:36:31.018-08:00I've taught American Born Chinese for two year...I've taught American Born Chinese for two years now to 7th graders and they wrestle with the text, allusions, visual context as they also explore the complexities of identity. I've added a piece -- I have them write their own personal narratives and then illustrate them/rewrite them as graphic narratives. I also have them select historical topics that they research, illustrate and write as graphic narrative. They learn an amazing amount by doing this.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1535525493775623042.post-38953891073853770052011-03-02T08:56:29.409-08:002011-03-02T08:56:29.409-08:00Hi Jennifer. Thanks for visiting my blog. I have...Hi Jennifer. Thanks for visiting my blog. I have to tell you that I too was staunchly against graphic novels. My kids, are/were avid readers but my son would always gravitate to the graphic novel sections with me arguing "oh no you're not!"<br /><br /><br />One morning he sat me down to talk and asked me to read a graphic novel (one he knew I'd like) (He was 16 and buying them on his own.) I was amazed at the quality of art, the vocabulary, and the content. I would definitely try this with your reluctant reader. <br /><br /><br />If you want, we can try to figure out what to start her with together, or often librarians are excellent sources. You do still have to be careful, though. While there are some absolute GEMS, there are others with a good deal of violence and sexual innuendo. First Second Books tend to publish really good ones - if that helps.<br /><br /><br />Please let me know how it works out!<br /><br /><br />All the best,<br /><br />Meryl Jaffe<br /><br />www.departingthetext.blogspot.comMERYL JAFFE, PhD - parent, psychologist, teacher, author...https://www.blogger.com/profile/10310099341897509058noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1535525493775623042.post-58546310203636012011-03-02T08:10:05.847-08:002011-03-02T08:10:05.847-08:00My second daughter is an staunch non-reader. For a...My second daughter is an staunch non-reader. For a bibliomaniac like me, that's a heartbreaker. I do notice that when she DOES read (her reading teacher requires them to keep a book log), she gravitates towards books that are below her grade level. She is a smart kid and the reading level determined by her school is well beyond her grade, but I'm wondering if she would respond to graphic novels more. I was staunchly against them, but at this point I'm desperate. I will be buying the Olympians soon and I hope I can turn her into a reader.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1535525493775623042.post-14082324958605450722011-03-01T20:46:42.226-08:002011-03-01T20:46:42.226-08:00I love your blog and all that you have to offer in...I love your blog and all that you have to offer in education and improving the mind...I am a lover of how the brain works and important it is to challenge it and respect it. <br /><br />I thank you so much for your visit and wonderful comments on my blog. I will keep an eye out for your posts and look forward to many more...bkmsigned...bkmhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03558304976280070986noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1535525493775623042.post-9443735490438884422011-03-01T13:59:43.098-08:002011-03-01T13:59:43.098-08:00I had never thought of reading my kids graphic nov...I had never thought of reading my kids graphic novels! What a wonderful idea!<br /><br />Can I add a suggestion? Larry Gonick's Cartoon History of the Universe. I LOVED that book when I was in about fourth grade. If I was a teacher, I'd try to find a way to put it in my curriculum. :)<br /><br />...as for your comment on my bullying post, I would love for you to host it as a guest post! Just let me know if there's anything else you might need from me. And thank you!<br /><br />becomingsupermommy@gmail.comBecoming Supermommyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04590343072778694123noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1535525493775623042.post-82530839250885961902011-03-01T08:50:04.984-08:002011-03-01T08:50:04.984-08:00You are what I would call an Educator, in fact I&#...You are what I would call an Educator, in fact I'd call you one hell of an Educator. <br />I love your blog, it is colorful, but so easy to follow, and so much to think about.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com