Resources
Comics in Education: Strengths. http://www.humblecomics.com/comicsedu/strengths.html.
Excellent reasons for why a teacher could/should use comics in the classroom.
Abad-Santos, Alex. "How to Read a Comic Book: Appreciating the Story behind the Art." Vox. February 25, 2015. https://www.vox.com/2015/2/25/8101837/ody-c-comic-book-panels.
Step-by-step instructions on how to read a comic.
Brooks, Max. The Zombie Survival Guide: Complete Protection from the Living Dead. Baltimore: Cemetery Dance Publications, 2014.
This book provides 10 lessons for surviving a zombie attack!
Burke, Liam. Comic Book Film Adaptation: Exploring Modern Hollywoods Leading Genre. Place of Publication Not Identified: Univ Pr Of Mississippi, 2017.
This book speaks to the popularity of the genre.
Cahir, Linda Costanzo. Literature into Film: Theory and Practical Approaches. Jefferson, NC: McFarland &, 2006.
Information about the concept of adaptation of literature to film.
EBSCO Information Services, Inc. "Film Adaptations: Strategies for Teaching a Complex Narrative Practice." EBSCO. Accessed June 08, 2018. http://www.ebsco.com/blog/article/film-adaptations-strategies-for-teaching-a-complex-narrative-practice.
An instructional piece about using adaptations to teach students.
"English A: Language & Literature Support Site." 2.1 Analysing Visual Texts: 2.1.4 Understanding Comics. https://www.philpoteducation.com/mod/book/view.php?id=222&chapterid=1350#/.
This website provides information about the various terms regarding comics - it takes one through a visual process of understanding terms such as panel, blank space, camera angle, amongst others.
Frieden, James A., and Deborah Elliott Frieden. "Lesson Plans Based on Movies & Film!" Teach With Movies - Lesson Plans from Movies for All Subjects. Accessed June 08, 2018. http://www.teachwithmovies.org/.
This is an excellent website with a variety of resources to help teachers effectively use films to teach students in the classroom.
Kirkman, Robert, Tim Daniel, Charles Adlard, and Cliff Rathburn. The Walking Dead Survivors Guide. Berkeley, CA: Image Comics, 2012.
In this book, each character is analyzed including when he/she first appeared in the series as well as died. Character details are included.
McCloud, Scott. Understanding Comics: The Invisible Art. New York: HarperPerennial, 1994.
This book - in comic style format - explains the nuances of comics.
Naremore, James. Film Adaptation. New Brunswick: Rutgers University Press, 2000.
Theories regarding the concept of film adaptation.
"Pictures Tell the Story: Improving Comprehension With Persepolis - ReadWriteThink." Readwritethink.org. http://www.readwritethink.org/classroom-resources/lesson-plans/pictures-tell-story-improving-1102.html.
Good model as to how to use comics/graphic novels in a classroom.
Ruditis, Paul. The Walking Dead Chronicles: The Official Companion Book. New York, N.Y: Abrams, 2011.
This book speaks to adaptation of The Walking Dead from comics to screen.
Schwartz, Gretchen. "Schwarz, G.E. (2002). Graphic Novels for Multiple Literacies." Journal of Adolescent & Adult Literacy 46:262-65.
Good background information regarding the use of comics in the classroom.
"Television." Deaf Films 2005 - Home. https://www.csun.edu/science/health/docs/tv&health.html.
This website provides data regarding television usage in our society.
"The Sociology Behind The Walking Dead." Disenthrall. September 22, 2015. Accessed June 08, 2018. http://disenthrall.co/the-sociology-behind-the-walking-dead/.
Thompson, Ethan, and Jason Mittell. How to Watch Television. New York, NY: New York University Press, 2013.
This compilation of essays focusing on the ways that viewing television is represented today. There is one essay in particular - The Walking Dead/Adapting Comics by Henry Jenkins explains the importance of storytelling in the series. This includes the importance of character development.
Venable, Nick. "Why Adapting The Walking Dead From Comic Book To TV Show Is So Hard." CINEMABLEND. October 09, 2015. Accessed June 08, 2018. https://www.cinemablend.com/television/Why-Adapting-Walking-Dead-From-Comic-Book-TV-Show-So-Hard-91227.html.
Yuen, Wayne. The Walking Dead and Philosophy: Zombie Apocalypse Now. Chicago: Open Court, 2013.
This book is a series of essays depicting various themes concerning a zombie apocalypse - e.g. What are the ethical ramifications of how to "treat" the dead?
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