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Tag Archives: at-risk
Great Graphic Novels for the Younger Set
Hello all. I’ve been given the perfect excuse to talk about graphic novels again. Of course, I’ve written about how graphic novels can teach literacy and heal literacy problems in at-risk youth. And I’ve provided lists of graphic novels that teachers … Continue reading
Posted in Book Lists, Thoughts
Tagged at-risk, Common Core, elementary school, Graphic Novels, literacy, teacher resources
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Teaching Literacy to At-Risk Youth
xkcd is my favorite source of internet comic strips. If you’re not a big math/science nerd they probably won’t do much for you, but this one is my favorite. So what does this have to do with children’s books and … Continue reading
Posted in Organizations, Thoughts
Tagged at-risk, Common Core, education, Graphic Novels, literacy, NEATE, No Child Left Behind
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