Graphic Novels by Noreen Makani https://padlet.com/noreenm95/g1dpa9laemb3 Noreen Makani READ 3600 en-us 2017-04-23 22:31:59 UTC 2026-03-14 23:49:44 UTC hello@padlet.com Ghosts by Raina Telgemeir noreenm95 https://padlet.com/noreenm95/g1dpa9laemb3/wish/167714691 Published: 2016; Read: 1/23/17-1/24/17
This graphic novel does a nice job of depicting emotions through pictures. It describes why a girl and her family have to move due to her sister's health condition. This can be a good book for having a class discussion about moving and writing about a time they moved. ]]> 2017-04-23 22:34:39 UTC https://padlet.com/noreenm95/g1dpa9laemb3/wish/167714691 Dear Dumb Diary by Jim Benton noreenm95 https://padlet.com/noreenm95/g1dpa9laemb3/wish/168273196 Published: 2007; Read: 2/13/17
I loved this series as a middle schooler. It is both funny and relatable for that age group. It is a good way to discuss letter writing.]]> 2017-04-26 03:31:49 UTC https://padlet.com/noreenm95/g1dpa9laemb3/wish/168273196 Smile by Raina Telgemeir noreenm95 https://padlet.com/noreenm95/g1dpa9laemb3/wish/168273572 Published: 2010; Read: 2/27/17
This is a book describing a girl's struggle with braces. This is something that a lot of people face in their lifetime and this book talks about facing that experience with confidence. ]]> 2017-04-26 03:36:54 UTC https://padlet.com/noreenm95/g1dpa9laemb3/wish/168273572 Diary of a Wimpy Kid by Jeff Kinney noreenm95 https://padlet.com/noreenm95/g1dpa9laemb3/wish/168273585 Published: 2007; Read: 4/6/17
This book describes a boy's struggle with entering middle school since he is not one of the "cool" kids. The book is both hilarious and thought provoking. This book can be used to help guide journal entry writing. ]]> 2017-04-26 03:37:13 UTC https://padlet.com/noreenm95/g1dpa9laemb3/wish/168273585 Big Nate: In a Class by Himself by Lincoln Peirce noreenm95 https://padlet.com/noreenm95/g1dpa9laemb3/wish/168273679 Published: 2010; Read: 4/21/17
This is a cute novel about a boy who is a trouble maker. It can be relatable for upper elementary and early middle school aged kids. I like this graphic novel for teaching about using descriptive words to describe events. ]]> 2017-04-26 03:38:25 UTC https://padlet.com/noreenm95/g1dpa9laemb3/wish/168273679