{"product_id":"going-graphic-comics-at-work-in-the-multilingual-classroom-9780325004754","title":"Going Graphic: Comics at Work in the Multilingual Classroom","description":"\u003cp\u003eComics 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 comics and effectively using them in any multilingual classroom. Building on the latest brain-based research  second language acquisition theory  and progressive literacy principles  Stephen Cary offers twenty-five proven activities for comics-based instruction in all classrooms  especially TESL\/TEFL settings  and for all grade and English-proficiency levels. These activities help nonnative and native learners alike meet a broad range of content and English-language development standards. In fact  Cary has given you literally everything you need to start successfully integrating comics into your classroom tomorrow  including: an FAQ that dispels the myths about comics  tells you why they work  and answers your questions about using them field sketches from real classrooms that show you firsthand how to make comics an integral part of your multilingual teaching authentic examples of student work from a variety of grade levels and settings that reveal just how much students can do when given the opportunity to both learn from comics and create their own dozens of commercial samples to give you a sense of the remarkable breadth and depth of contemporary cartoons  comic strips  comic books  and graphic novels copious resource lists  including material reviews  publications  comics in other languages  and categorized websites for locating and reading thousands of comics online. Thanks to Stephen Cary youll have an exciting new way to improve the abilities of your second language students. Squeeze into your tights  adjust your cape  and prepare for some high-flying learning while Going Graphic.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"My Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45647034187829,"sku":"ByrdShop_0325004757","price":26.75,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0627\/8139\/0901\/files\/9780325004754.jpg?v=1781686375","url":"https:\/\/atxbooks.com\/products\/going-graphic-comics-at-work-in-the-multilingual-classroom-9780325004754","provider":"ATX Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}