![]() ![]() Half-Blood Percy Jackson is the son of a mortal mother and the Greek god Poseidon, which explains why he has always felt out of place among his schoolmates. “Riordan’s highly popular “Olympians” series (Hyperion/Disney) is now a graphic novel. With a dyslexic hero and accessible graphic format, this version of the Percy Jackson series is a sure hit among middle graders. Percy Jackson & Olympians Series: Graphic Novel Version Graphic novels are a wonderful way to help dyslexic readers strengthen their vocabulary, build their reading confidence, and foster a love of story. Additionally, in class discussions, the graphic novel’s easy-to-read accessible format allows struggling readers into the world of classic literary references that would otherwise be accessible only to stronger readers. It’s always exciting to witness the way that the elitism usually associated with reading sophisticated titles seems to fall away when it comes to sharing love for a graphic novel. My students seem to enjoy all varieties, from the improbable stories about superhero animals to stories that explore Greek Mythology or Shakespeare. The attraction can be likely be explained by the enjoyable format. But don’t be fooled strong readers love the graphic novel as well. If a reader gets snagged on the vocabulary or storyline of a graphic novel, illustrated pages offer contextual cues to help decipher meaning. The brilliant thing about the graphic novel is the way they offer dyslexic readers several different cues to the story. I love to witness how graphic novels allow everyone in the class to develop a passionate reading identity. Since everyone can read graphic novels, everyone can talk about them. They invite all levels of readers into reading conversations. In our fifth grade class library, graphic novels are the grand equalizers. Recently, the popularity of graphic novels has noticeably grown, and publishers have responded with a profusion of options for readers of all ages. They are the books with the tattered covers crowding the “hold” shelf and the books that generate the longest wait lists. ![]() Graphic Novels Welcome Everyone Into the Reading Conversation By Kyle Redford, YCDC Education EditorĮvery teacher and librarian has witnessed the universal appeal of the graphic novel. Advocacy Back Toolkit for Parents, Educators and Students.Toolkit for Parents, Educators and Students. ![]()
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