Intermediate Graphic Novels Reading List for Grades 3-8 by https://padlet.com/pamdegner/GraphicNovels Engaging graphic novels to enhance literacy and visual comprehension skills en-us 2024-10-15 01:29:06 UTC 2024-10-22 03:45:12 UTC hello@padlet.com The Baby-Sitters Club: Kristy's Big Day pamdegner https://padlet.com/pamdegner/GraphicNovels/wish/3169182696 Kristy and her friends face challenges while preparing for her mother's wedding. Teaches CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.3.6 (Distinguish their own point of view from that of the narrator or characters).

Martin, A. M., & Telgemeier, R. (2018). The baby-sitters club: Kristy's big day. Graphix.

]]> 2024-10-15 01:29:06 UTC https://padlet.com/pamdegner/GraphicNovels/wish/3169182696 El Deafo pamdegner https://padlet.com/pamdegner/GraphicNovels/wish/3169182698 A heartwarming memoir about a young girl's experiences with hearing loss. Teaches CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.4.2 (Determine a theme of a story from details in the text).

Bell, C. (2014). El deafo. Amulet Books.

]]> 2024-10-15 01:29:06 UTC https://padlet.com/pamdegner/GraphicNovels/wish/3169182698 New Kid pamdegner https://padlet.com/pamdegner/GraphicNovels/wish/3169182702 Jordan navigates his new private school as one of the few students of color. Teaches CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.5.3 (Compare and contrast two or more characters, settings, or events).

Craft, J. (2019). New kid. HarperCollins.

]]> 2024-10-15 01:29:07 UTC https://padlet.com/pamdegner/GraphicNovels/wish/3169182702 Roller Girl pamdegner https://padlet.com/pamdegner/GraphicNovels/wish/3169182703 Astrid discovers roller derby and learns about friendship and self-discovery. Teaches CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.6.3 (Describe how a particular story's plot unfolds in a series of episodes).

Jamieson, V. (2015). Roller girl. Dial Books.

]]> 2024-10-15 01:29:07 UTC https://padlet.com/pamdegner/GraphicNovels/wish/3169182703 Awkward pamdegner https://padlet.com/pamdegner/GraphicNovels/wish/3169182704 Peppi navigates the social challenges of middle school. Can be used to teach CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.5.2 (Determine a theme of a story from details in the text).

Chmakova, S. (2015). Awkward. Yen Press.

]]> 2024-10-15 01:29:07 UTC https://padlet.com/pamdegner/GraphicNovels/wish/3169182704 American Born Chinese pamdegner https://padlet.com/pamdegner/GraphicNovels/wish/3169182710 Three intertwined stories explore issues of self-image, cultural identity, and acceptance. Teaches CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.8.2 (Determine a theme or central idea of a text and analyze its development over the course of the text).

Yang, G. L. (2006). American born chinese. First Second.

]]> 2024-10-15 01:29:07 UTC https://padlet.com/pamdegner/GraphicNovels/wish/3169182710 March: Book One pamdegner https://padlet.com/pamdegner/GraphicNovels/wish/3169182713 The first part of Congressman John Lewis's graphic memoir about the Civil Rights Movement. Teaches CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RH.6-8.2 (Determine the central ideas or information of a primary or secondary source).

Lewis, J., Aydin, A., & Powell, N. (2013). March: Book one. Top Shelf Productions.

]]> 2024-10-15 01:29:07 UTC https://padlet.com/pamdegner/GraphicNovels/wish/3169182713 Wings of Fire pamdegner https://padlet.com/pamdegner/GraphicNovels/wish/3169218957 Clay and his dragon friends fulfill a mysterious prophecy and end the war between the dragon tribes of Pyrrhia. Together, they will choose freedom over fate, leave the mountain, and fulfill their destiny -- on their own terms. Teaches NCSS Standard: Individual Development and Identity.

Prompts discussions about character development and how different experiences shape individuals. Students can reflect on their own experiences and how they influence their identities.


Sutherland,T. (2018) Wings of fire The graphic novel. Scholastic.

]]> 2024-10-15 01:48:01 UTC https://padlet.com/pamdegner/GraphicNovels/wish/3169218957 Frizzy pamdegner https://padlet.com/pamdegner/GraphicNovels/wish/3180314290 by Claribel A. Ortega

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