Comic Books and Graphic Novels for the Differentiated Humanities Classroom

Abstract

To broaden the appeal of social studies and English content, the authors share how they use multimedia storytelling to increase student engagement, differentiate instruction, and consider multiple viewpoints.

Key words:

• differentiated instruction
• literacy
• multicultural education
• social studies

Additional information

Notes on contributors

Adam I. Attwood

Adam I. Attwood is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Teaching and Learning at Austin Peay State University in Clarksville, Tennessee. Previously, he was a teacher and social studies department chair in St. Louis, Missouri. Email: [email protected]

Jill L. Gerber

Jill L. Gerber is a teacher at Rowland Hall School in Salt Lake City, Utah. Previously, she was an English language arts and history teacher in St. Louis, Missouri. Email: [email protected]