Fifth Graders' Enjoyment, Interest, and Comprehension of Graphic Novels Compared to Heavily-Illustrated and Traditional Novels

The comparative effectiveness of graphic novels, heavily illustrated novels, and traditional novels as reading teaching tools has been sparsely researched. During the 2011-2012 school year, 24 mixed-ability fifth grade students chose to read six novels: two traditional novels, two highly illustrated...

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Published inInternational electronic journal of elementary education Vol. 6; no. 2; pp. 257 - 264
Main Authors Jennings, Kimberly Ann, Rule, Audrey C, Zanden, Sarah M Vander
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published Kutahya International Electronic Journal of Elementary Education 01.03.2014
Kura Publishing
Subjects
Assignments
Cartoons
Cedar Falls
Childrens picture books
Comparative Analysis
Comprehension
Comprehension∗Sarah M. Vander ZANDEN
Discussion Groups
Elementary School Students
Grade 5
Graphic Novels
Illustrations
Instructional Effectiveness
Iowa
Learning
Literacy
Literature Appreciation
Novels
Phone: 319&273&7829. Email: audrey.rule@uni.edu
Rating Scales
Reading Achievement
Reading Comprehension
Reading Instruction
Reading Interests
Reading Materials
Reading Motivation
Reading Skills
Semiotics
Skills
Student Attitudes
Student Interests
Student Motivation
Teaching
Thinking Skills
United States (Midwest)
University of Northern Iowa
USA
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Summary:The comparative effectiveness of graphic novels, heavily illustrated novels, and traditional novels as reading teaching tools has been sparsely researched. During the 2011-2012 school year, 24 mixed-ability fifth grade students chose to read six novels: two traditional novels, two highly illustrated novels and two graphic novels. Students participated in discussion groups structured with thinking skills, and completed assignments during and after reading the books. Student comprehension and enjoyment were measured by rubric-graded assignments and rating scales. The numbers of student responses during discussions per type of novel were tabulated. The graphic novel received the highest scores in all categories. The researchers conclude that graphic novels be considered an engaging and effective method of teaching reading to fifth graders. [PUBLICATION ABSTRACT]
ISSN:1307-9298
1307-9298