Response to Graphic Novels in the Classroom:

I personally have not had a lot of experience working with graphic novels. Something that I remember clearly, however, is an experience that I had in college. I have not had any experience in high school; but I am glad that I had the opportunity to read such a type of literature in my schooling career. In my English 270 class, Introduction to Fiction, we got to read a graphic novel about Batman and Superman. I personally love superheroes, so I was excited to read such a thing. It was something that I was interested in reading and something that I looked forward to. Now that I have experienced reading something like this type of literature, I understand how graphic novels can help and get kids interested in reading in middle and high school.

The graphics helped me, and I assume they would help young readers understand the story. When I was younger, I struggled with reading and had to often re-read passages or chapters to understand the story. However, when I was reading a book with pictures, I was able to understand the story and the underlying messages within the text. A lot of students are extremely visual, so by having a book with pictures, or a graphic novel for that matter, would certainly help with the transition between the story and the linear happening of events.

I look forward to going to the library this week, looking through dozens of graphic novels. I hope to be able to find some novels that I can borrow or eventually buy for my future classroom for students to read. I also now plan on including the reading of graphic novels in the curriculum of my future lessons. I think that a lot of students would look forward to reading such literature. Furthermore, I am glad that I purchased the expensive books for this class, though they were optional. I honestly wanted to return them to get my money back, but after looking at the books, I think I will keep them and not only read them for myself but keep them in my classroom to share.

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