Graphic Narratives as Teaching Tools

CONTENTS OF CURRICULUM UNIT 25.03.09

  1. Unit Guide
  1. Introduction
  2. Demographics
  3. Rationale
  4. Content
  5. Teaching Strategies
  6. Classroom Activities
  7. Novels with Graphic Counterparts
  8. Annotated Bibliography
  9. Appendix on Implementing District Standards
  10. Notes

Illustrated Insights: Enhancing Comprehension Through Paired Readings

Angela Sprigby

Published September 2025

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Annotated Bibliography

Brenna, Beverley. “How Graphic Novels Support Reading Comprehension Strategy Development in Children.” Literacy 47, no. 2 (2013): 88–94. 89151003.  

Brosch, Renate. “What We ‘See’ When We Read: Visualization and Vividness in Reading Fictional Narratives.” Cortex, The Eye’s Mind - visual imagination, neuroscience and the humanities, vol. 105 (August 2018): 135–43.

Kuhn, Melanie R., and Steven A. Stahl. “Fluency: A Review of Developmental and Remedial Practices.” Journal of Educational Psychology (US) 95, no. 1 (2003): 3–21.  

McCloud, Scott. Understanding Comics: The Invisible Art. Kitchen Sink Press, 1993.

Melchior, Stephane, Oubrerie, Clement. The Golden Compass: The Graphic Novel. Alfred A. Knopf, 2016.

Öner, Sidal. “THE EFFECT OF A SELECTED GRAPHIC NOVEL ON READING COMPREHENSION.” International Journal of Arts & Sciences (Cumberland) 10, no. 2 (2017): 525–39.

Öner, Sidal. “The Effect of a Selected Graphic Novel on Reading Comprehension.” International Journal of Arts & Sciences (Cumberland, United States) 10, no. 2 (2017): 525–39.

Pullman, Philip. The Golden Compass. His Dark Materials 1. Random House, 1996.

Sawchuck, Stephen. “How to Build Students’ Reading Stamina. - Document - Gale In Context: Opposing Viewpoints.” Education Week 43, no. 14 (forthcoming). Accessed July 8, 2025.  

Westby, Carol. “Aphantasia.” Word of Mouth 36, no. 1 (2024): 9–12.

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