Going Graphic: Comics at Work in the Multilingual Classroom

by Stephen Cary

Book Overview

Comics are a natural for second language development. Their unique mix of abundant, comprehension-building visuals and authentic text readily engages learners, contextualizes language, and offers a window into the culture. Yet despite their obvious advantages, comics remain unfairly branded as inappropriate classroom reading material, misunderstood and woefully underutilized. No more. In Going Graphic teachers will find a comprehensive guide to embracing...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0325004757
• ISBN13: 9780325004754
• Release Date: September 2004
• Publisher: Heinemann Educational Books
• Length: 218 Pages
• Weight: 0.89 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 7.4" x 8.8"
• Grade Range: Kindergarten to Grade 12