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Teachers & Writers: V39, #3

Stacey Shubitz

If you haven’t already seen the Summer 2008 Issue of Teachers & Writers, which is published by the Teachers & Writers Collaborative, then I HIGHLY suggest picking it up soon. The Summer Issue is completely devoted to comic books in the classroom.

At first, I wasn’t so sure that this issue of Teachers & Writers was for me, since I rarely read the comics in the ProJo since I’m more of a political cartoon reader (That’s all the Sunday Times has!). However, after reading Michael Bitz’s Piece entitled “A Rare Bridge: The Comic Book Project Connects Learning with Life,” I was hooked! (Click here to read Bitz’s Article.) On page 31 of the Summer 2008 Issue, Dave Morice provides teachers with three comic exercises related to poetry, which are entitled:
1. Multiple Cartoons of a Single Poem
2. Dot Comics: Minimalist Rhythm Exercise –> This is my favorite!
3. “I Wandered Lonely as a Cloud” Exercise

Finally, at the back of the issue, there’s a kid-friendly and mature readers comic resources list. It also includes links to how-to/teaching ideas, websites, and schools for cartoon studies. Here are some of the amazing websites you can check out now if you cannot get your hands on a copy of Teachers & Writers at this very moment:

  • The Comic Book Project
  • First Second Lesson Plans
  • The National Association for Comic Art Education

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    Stacey Shubitz is a K-6 literacy consultant and former elementary teacher. She is the author of CRAFT MOVES and other professional books on writing workshop. Her forthcoming book, MAKE THE SCHOOL SYSTEM WORK FOR YOUR CHILD WITH DISABILITIES (Guilford Press, 2026), empowers parents to navigate the special education system.

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