Unit Two: Why is Sequential Art Beneficial in the English Language Arts Classroom?

Introduction

As you learned in the previous unit, there has been a lot of trepidation when it comes to the relationship between sequential arts and education. However, there are multiple benefits to instruction that properly utilizes sequential arts, some of which are still being discovered. In this unit, we will focus on learning what these benefits are. For the purposes of this unit, I have divided the benefits of sequential art into three different categories. It is important to note that although I have divided these benefits up in order to make the material easier to digest, they are by no means mutually exclusive. For example, many of the benefits placed in the literacy category could be placed elsewhere. I would also like to point out that this Unit was developed in large part by utilizing the L. Smetana et. al. article "Using Graphic Novels in the High School Classroom: Engaging Deaf Students With a New Genre." If you have the time and access to a journal article database, I highly recommend reading it. However, in the interest of time, I have condensed many of its key points throughout this unit. One note about her article: Although she uses the term "graphic novel," in the context that she uses it, it is virtually interchangeable with "sequential art." All citations in this unit are taken from this article.

I would like to add that there will not be as many tasks for this unit because much of what you learn in this unit will be assessed in the next.

Please begin this unit by clicking on the first section listed below.

Target Objectives

Upon completion of this unit, you should be able to do the following:
1. Identify, recall, and explain the motivational, linguistic, and literacy benefits of sequential Art

---

---

Navigation

Back to the course homepage - Integrating Sequential Art into an English Language Arts Curriculum