In Part II of our webcast, Terry Thompson, author of Adventures in Graphica, uses an example from Spiderman to demonstrate how the gutter complements several reading comprehension strategies. He also reassures elementary teachers that there are many graphic texts available that are appropriate for all students.
Watch Part I of our webcast with Terry here
Add comment September 2nd, 2008
Would you like to know where the word “graphica” comes from?
Frank Sibberson and Mary Lee Hahn, Stenhouse authors and popular bloggers at A Year of Reading, recently interviewed Terry Thompson, author of Adventures in Graphica. Find out about the origins of “graphica,” whether Terry himself reads graphic novels, and get suggestions for becoming familiar and comfortable with this genre.
Add comment June 18th, 2008
Curious about using graphic novels in your classroom? In this video podcast, Terry Thompson, author of Adventures in Graphica, talks about the conventions of graphica, and dispels misconceptions about this genre.
1 comment June 6th, 2008