{"product_id":"going-graphic-stephen-cary-9780325004754","title":"Going Graphic: Comics at Work in the Multilingual Classroom","description":"\u003cp\u003e 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. \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e In \u003ci\u003eGoing Graphic\u003c\/i\u003e 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. \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e These activities help nonnative and native learners alike meet a broad range of content and English-language development standards. \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e In fact, Cary has given you literally everything you need to start successfully integrating comics into your classroom tomorrow, including: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003ean FAQ that dispels the myths about comics, tells you why they work, and answers your questions about using them\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003efield sketches from real classrooms that show you firsthand how to make comics an integral part of your multilingual teaching\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eauthentic 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\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003edozens of commercial samples to give you a sense of the remarkable breadth and depth of contemporary cartoons, comic strips, comic books, and graphic novels\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003ecopious resource lists, including material reviews, publications, comics in other languages, and categorized websites for locating and reading thousands of comics online.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e Thanks to Stephen Cary you'll 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 \u003ci\u003eGoing Graphic\u003c\/i\u003e. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Stephen Cary\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 0325004757\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9780325004754\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Heinemann Educational Books\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 09\/28\/2004\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 218\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.85lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 8.80h x 7.40w x 0.34d","brand":"Stephen Cary","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":43981575618815,"sku":"9780325004754","price":42.67,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_ef9dbc96-c286-42d7-9471-ab2999f22e53.jpg?v=1683256374","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/going-graphic-stephen-cary-9780325004754","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}