Tag: graphic novel

They Called Us Enemy: A Nonfiction Graphic Novel That Should Be Required Reading

Text at the top: Teaching They Called Us Enemy. Barbed wire through the text. Image of a page from the book and a page from the worksheet for the book

This book is an important reminder of how the Enemy Aliens Act of 1798 was used to violently incarcerate thousands of American citizens during WWII. The book also talks about how we need to make sure that never happens again. Takei’s first-hand account of his experience is full of pain, joy, reflection, and optimism. Now, …

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Between Shades of Gray: The Perfect Book for Reluctant Readers

Image of the book, Between Shades of Gray, and a chapter guide questions worksheet. Words on top say 11 reasons to teach Between Shades of Gray

It’s actually the perfect book for any YA or adult reader, but I’m focusing here on my Language Arts population. What population is that? In a nutshell, any student who’s reluctant to read for any reason. Keep scrolling for a quick run-down of why Between Shades of Gray is at the top of my must-read …

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