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the language of comic books can help young people make the change from informal everyday language to formal written language

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the language of comic books can help young people make the change from informal everyday language to formal written language

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“Comics provides authentic language learning opportunities ... The dramatically reduced text of comics makes them manageable and language profitable for even beginning level readers” (Starr 2004).

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“Comics provides authentic language learning opportunities ... The dramatically reduced text of comics makes them manageable and language profitable for even beginning level readers” (Starr 2004).

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Comics are a way to begin to convince children that the library does have something to offer them.

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Children can learn story elements through reading comics. 

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Children can learn story elements through reading comics. 

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Boys who read comic books regularly also tend to read more text-based material and report higher levels of overall reading enjoyment

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Comics can enhance second language learning.

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Comics can enhance second language learning.

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Comics can enhance second language learning. 

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Comics can enhance second language learning. 

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Comics have the ability to present complex material in readable text and can assist in teaching subjects like science and social studies.

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Comics have the ability to present complex material in readable text and can assist in teaching subjects like science and social studies.

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comic book reading could be the key to encouraging more young boys to read and to read comics could improve literacy rates 

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comic book reading could be the key to encouraging more young boys to read and to read comics could improve literacy rates 

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The language used in comics is language used in every day conversations.

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The language used in comics is language used in every day conversations.

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A comic book collection in the school library and in the children’s department in the public library could be an innovative way to attract children to the library

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Children are more
likely to continue reading once they think of reading as enjoyable

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children do not need to be able to decode text to learn and practice comprehension skills 

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children do not need to be able to decode text to learn and practice comprehension skills 

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Comic book readers feel a sense of ownership

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Comic book readers feel a sense of ownership

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Even before a child is ready to read text, sequential art can give them practice in making meaning from material printed on a page

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Even before a child is ready to read text, sequential art can give them practice in making meaning from material printed on a page

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The format of picture and text can hold a child’s attention longer than print only.

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The format of picture and text can hold a child’s attention longer than print only.

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Comics can foster language development in various ways.

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Comics can foster language development in various ways.

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Enjoyment of reading comics could lead to lead to enjoying other reading materials.

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Enjoyment of reading comics could lead to lead to enjoying other reading materials.

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A positive attitude toward reading is an important factor in the development of a reading habit.

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Young readers feel involved in the story as they experience it visually and directly.

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Young readers feel involved in the story as they experience it visually and directly.

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The direct approach of comics makes the reader a participant in one way or another. 

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The direct approach of comics makes the reader a participant in one way or another. 

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Comic book readers feel a sense of ownership, collect comics and join fan clubs

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Reading comics is a way to develop a positive attitude towards reading and to get children engaged in reading. 

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Reading comics is a way to develop a positive attitude towards reading and to get children engaged in reading. 

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Children usually enjoy comics and read them for pleasure

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 practice in making meaning from material printed on a page, tracking left to right and top to bottom, interpreting symbols,

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 practice in making meaning from material printed on a page, tracking left to right and top to bottom, interpreting symbols,