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Comic Connections: Building Character and Theme is designed to help
teachers from middle school through college find exciting new
strategies to help students develop their literacy skills. Each
chapter has three pieces: comic relevance, classroom connections,
and concluding thoughts; this format allows a reader to
pick-and-choose where to start. Some readers might want to delve
into the history of a comic to better understand characters and
their usefulness, while other readers might want to pick up an
activity, presentation, or project that they can fold into that
day's lesson. This volume in Comic Connections series focuses on
two literary elements-character and theme-that instructors can use
to build a foundation for advanced literary studies. By connecting
comics and pop culture with these elements, students and teachers
can be more energized and invested in the ELA curriculum.
Comic Connections: Building Character and Theme is designed to help
teachers from middle school through college find exciting new
strategies to help students develop their literacy skills. Each
chapter has three pieces: comic relevance, classroom connections,
and concluding thoughts; this format allows a reader to
pick-and-choose where to start. Some readers might want to delve
into the history of a comic to better understand characters and
their usefulness, while other readers might want to pick up an
activity, presentation, or project that they can fold into that
day's lesson. This volume in Comic Connections series focuses on
two literary elements-character and theme-that instructors can use
to build a foundation for advanced literary studies. By connecting
comics and pop culture with these elements, students and teachers
can be more energized and invested in the ELA curriculum.
The Human in Superhuman: The Power of the Sidekick in Popular
Culture spotlights the often overlooked but very crucial sidekick
in superhero narratives. From the classic companion Alfred
Pennyworth to the supportive best friend Foggy Nelson, this
collection examines a variety of sidekick characters and their
importance to the hero's journey in '''in each story. Ultimately,
rather than viewing the lack of superpowers as a flaw, the essays
show that it is precisely human qualities like compassion, empathy,
and encourage that enable the sidekicks to help their heroes grow.
Chapters include discussions of Spider-Man, Daredevil, Buffy the
Vampire Slayer, Doctor Who, and more.
With the popularity of comic adaptations on television and at the
movies, these current topics can be a great way to engage students
by bringing characters and stories they connect with into the
classroom to help them build the skills that they need to be
successful. Comic Connections: Reflecting on Women in Popular
Culture is designed to help teachers from middle school through
college find exciting new strategies that they can use right away
as part of their curricular goals. Each chapter has three pieces:
comic relevance, classroom connections, and concluding thoughts;
this format allows a reader to pick-and-choose where to start. Some
readers might want to delve into the history of a comic to better
understand characters and their usefulness, while other readers
might want to pick up an activity, presentation, or project that
they can fold into that day's lesson. This volume in Comic
Connections series focuses on female characters-Wonder Woman, Peggy
Carter, and Lois Lane, to name a few-with each chapter
deconstructing a specific character to help students engage in
meaningful conversations, writing projects, and other activities
that will complement and enhance their literacy skills.
Through a critical discussion of an array of written and visual
texts that feature a writer as a main character, Geniuses, Addicts,
and Scribbling Women: Portraits of the Writer in Popular Culture
argues for a more nuanced conception of the role of writers in
society, their relationships with their reading publics, the
portrayals and realities of their labor, and the construction of a
"writing" identity. Expounding upon the critical genre of
authorship studies, the contributors take on complex issues such as
economics, professionalization, gender politics, and writing
pedagogy to shape the dialogue around the nature of representation
and the practice of narrative. Ultimately, contributors consider
the ways in which debates over art, craft, authorial celebrity, and
the literary marketplace define the parameters of culture in a
given period and influence the work of culture producers. The
implications of such an analysis reveal much about the status and
value of creative writers and their work. This collection covers a
wide range of historical periods offering a complex understanding
of representations of writers from the medieval period to the
Netflix era. Such an evolution challenges the perception of the
writer as a monolithic presence in society and highlights its
multiplicity, diversity, and its transformations through cultural
and political movements.
Comics are all around campuses everyday, and with students arriving
less prepared to tackle basics like reading, writing, and
analyzing, this text helps connect what students enjoy to the
classroom. Comic Connections: Analyzing Hero and Identity is
designed to help teachers from middle school through college find a
new strategy that they can use right away as part of their
curricular goals. Each chapter has three pieces: comic relevance,
classroom connections, and concluding thoughts; this format allows
a reader to pick-and-choose where to start. Some readers might want
to delve into the history of a comic to better understand
characters and their usefulness, while other readers might want to
pick up an activity, presentation, or project that they can fold
into that day's lesson. This book focuses on defining heroic traits
in popular characters such as Superman, Batman, or Daredevil, while
offering a scholarly perspective on how to analyze character and
identity in ways that would complement any literary classroom.
Comics are all around campuses everyday, and with students arriving
less prepared to tackle basics like reading, writing, and
analyzing, this text helps connect what students enjoy to the
classroom. Comic Connections: Analyzing Hero and Identity is
designed to help teachers from middle school through college find a
new strategy that they can use right away as part of their
curricular goals. Each chapter has three pieces: comic relevance,
classroom connections, and concluding thoughts; this format allows
a reader to pick-and-choose where to start. Some readers might want
to delve into the history of a comic to better understand
characters and their usefulness, while other readers might want to
pick up an activity, presentation, or project that they can fold
into that day's lesson. This book focuses on defining heroic traits
in popular characters such as Superman, Batman, or Daredevil, while
offering a scholarly perspective on how to analyze character and
identity in ways that would complement any literary classroom.
English studies today are driven by demanding curriculum, but this
need is often met with unenthusiastic students. "Fun" work-like
movie days or projects-is often seen as what to do after the real
work is finished. But what if instructors could blend the two
pieces together more effectively, motivating students with
interesting material while still achieving curriculum goals? This
text attempts to fuse the pieces in to a cohesive philosophy. Yin
and Yang in the English Classroom: Teaching With Popular Culture
Texts is designed to provide college professors and high school
teachers with both halves they need to tackle the job of teaching
students literature and writing skills: theoretical foundations of,
and practical applications for, the modern classroom. In addition
to theory and research, each chapter also offers ready-to-use
activities and projects that can be immediately brought into the
classroom. Whether you're new and need a guide to begin your
journey as a teacher, or you're experienced and want to add some
spice to your classroom, this text can offer new ways to fold
popular culture effectively into your teaching toolbox. Other key
features of this book include: *Clear, easy-to-read sections for
each chapter, including a Review of Current Literature and
Classroom Connections *Student-centered solutions to increase
engagement with popular culture and technology *Step-by-step plans
for taking the activities from the page to the classroom easily
English studies today are driven by demanding curriculum, but this
need is often met with unenthusiastic students. "Fun" work-like
movie days or projects-is often seen as what to do after the real
work is finished. But what if instructors could blend the two
pieces together more effectively, motivating students with
interesting material while still achieving curriculum goals? This
text attempts to fuse the pieces in to a cohesive philosophy. Yin
and Yang in the English Classroom: Teaching With Popular Culture
Texts is designed to provide college professors and high school
teachers with both halves they need to tackle the job of teaching
students literature and writing skills: theoretical foundations of,
and practical applications for, the modern classroom. In addition
to theory and research, each chapter also offers ready-to-use
activities and projects that can be immediately brought into the
classroom. Whether you're new and need a guide to begin your
journey as a teacher, or you're experienced and want to add some
spice to your classroom, this text can offer new ways to fold
popular culture effectively into your teaching toolbox. Other key
features of this book include: *Clear, easy-to-read sections for
each chapter, including a Review of Current Literature and
Classroom Connections *Student-centered solutions to increase
engagement with popular culture and technology *Step-by-step plans
for taking the activities from the page to the classroom easily
With the popularity of comic adaptations on television and at the
movies, these current topics can be a great way to engage students
by bringing characters and stories they connect with into the
classroom to help them build the skills that they need to be
successful. Comic Connections: Reflecting on Women in Popular
Culture is designed to help teachers from middle school through
college find exciting new strategies that they can use right away
as part of their curricular goals. Each chapter has three pieces:
comic relevance, classroom connections, and concluding thoughts;
this format allows a reader to pick-and-choose where to start. Some
readers might want to delve into the history of a comic to better
understand characters and their usefulness, while other readers
might want to pick up an activity, presentation, or project that
they can fold into that day's lesson. This volume in Comic
Connections series focuses on female characters-Wonder Woman, Peggy
Carter, and Lois Lane, to name a few-with each chapter
deconstructing a specific character to help students engage in
meaningful conversations, writing projects, and other activities
that will complement and enhance their literacy skills.
This book analyzes what happens when teachers and students talk to
each other in writing environments, such as classroom workshops,
office visits, conferences, and tutoring sessions. Presented in
both narrative and case study format, this research offers insight
into how the stories that teachers tell can deepen meaning-making
for students, as well as how the stories students tell teachers and
tutors can provide insight into their prior experiences, worries,
fears, and motivations. This study sorts the types of stories--and
the purposes for storytelling--into clear categories that any
educator can find useful. In addition, this book offers suggestions
for becoming a deliberate storyteller and tips for spotting and
analyzing heard stories more effectively. Although primarily
designed for writing teachers and writing center administrators,
this text can be meaningful for educators at any level, in any
discipline, as they strive to become even more effective teachers.
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