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Are Graphic Novels Just for Boys? A Study on the Interests of 5th Grade Students in Reading Graphic Novels

Tonegato, Nicholas G.
http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=bgsu1335289180

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2012, Master of Education (MEd), Bowling Green State University, Reading.
When educators attempt to provide students with reading materials, they often search for a variety of texts that meet a diverse range of interests. As any high quality teacher is aware, students, especially struggling readers, need to have access to texts that intrigue and cater to each student’s interests. In recent years, one form of text that is beginning to be utilized in classrooms for learning purposes is graphic novels. Graphic novels have long been regarded as a unique byproduct of comic books. What once was perceived as a text purely for comic book aficionados is now proving to hold a particular stake in education. The benefits of graphic novels have been identified as not only serving as a motivation factor, but also aiding in reading skills. Additionally, graphic novels have been touted as a tool in the development of cognitive activity (Lavin, 1998). As it currently stands, graphic novels have been studied primarily with regard to the motivation factors they present for boys. Previous research has proposed that graphic novels serve as a motivator for struggling male readers, while providing them with the needed contextual clues to aid in comprehending narrative texts. However, with their arrangement of text, engaging plots and vivid graphics, educators should explore the possibility of providing graphic novel options to all of their students. This study explores students’ interest and engagement in reading graphic novels and the factors that contribute to their enjoyment or dissatisfaction. The purpose of the study is to examine the characteristics of graphic novels that appeal to male and female students and to answer the questions, “Do graphic novels appeal equally to male and female students? Do graphic novels appeal equally to readers and non-readers? What are the characteristics of graphic novels that appeal to students?” Finally, “Will exposure to graphic novels change students’ interest in reading graphic novels?
Cindy Hendricks, PhD (Committee Chair)
Nancy Fordham, PhD (Committee Member)
Mark Earley, PhD (Committee Member)
88 p.
Education; Gender; Reading Instruction; Teaching
Reading; Motivation; Education; Gender; Graphic Novels

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  • Tonegato, N. G. (2012). Are Graphic Novels Just for Boys? A Study on the Interests of 5th Grade Students in Reading Graphic Novels [Master's thesis, Bowling Green State University]. OhioLINK Electronic Theses and Dissertations Center. http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=bgsu1335289180

    APA Style (7th edition)

  • Tonegato, Nicholas. Are Graphic Novels Just for Boys? A Study on the Interests of 5th Grade Students in Reading Graphic Novels. 2012. Bowling Green State University, Master's thesis. OhioLINK Electronic Theses and Dissertations Center, http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=bgsu1335289180.

    MLA Style (8th edition)

  • Tonegato, Nicholas. "Are Graphic Novels Just for Boys? A Study on the Interests of 5th Grade Students in Reading Graphic Novels." Master's thesis, Bowling Green State University, 2012. http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=bgsu1335289180

    Chicago Manual of Style (17th edition)

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