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Chatton, Barbara – School Library Journal, 1989
Discusses the ways in which poetry can be used to highlight literary aspects of children's books, such as characterization, locale, mood and archetypes. Suggestions are offered for the selection and use of poetry by teachers and librarians. (23 references) (CLB)
Descriptors: Childrens Literature, Elementary Secondary Education, Poetry, Reading Comprehension
Lyga, Allyson A. W. – School Library Journal, 2006
Graphic novels help all different types of learners. For children who are incapable of visualizing a story, the artwork helps them create context. Graphic elements also attract visually dependent readers, who then freely read the text, and help reluctant readers understand the plot of a story. Finally, graphic novels cross gender lines. In this…
Descriptors: Reading Material Selection, Childrens Literature, Reading Motivation, Elementary Education