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== =Students are excited about graphic novels so educators should be too! These resources provide educators with ways to enhance learning by embracing students' love of graphic novels:=

[|students write] The "Bone" page on the Scholastic website features activities to promote learning through kids' interest in graphic novels. It provides kids with an opportunity to create their own graphic novels and has interactive games. This website is a valuable resource for teachers who are looking for ways to get their students writing more.

[|teaching strategies] "Get Graphic: the World in Words and Pictures" on the getgraphic.org website provides resources for teachers, parents, and librarians. This website provides opportunities to learn more about graphic novels, investigate booklists, and explore graphic novel news and information. The Get Graphic! blog offers a place to exchange ideas and see what others are reading.

[|how to read a graphic novel] This "Get Graphic" resource provides educators with a concrete way to teach students how to approach reading graphic novels. It breaks down the format of the graphic novel into sections. Among the elements is defines are dialog and thought balloons, panels, gutters, captions, and sound effects.

[|what and why for educators] This "Get Graphic" resource defines the graphic novel genre and provides a basic history for educators. It discusses the benefits of graphic novels in improving reading comprehension among students. Best of all, it provides ideas of how to use graphic novels to enhance curriculum.