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    Graphic Novels and Reading Attitudes of Seventh Grade Readers

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    2006
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    Becker, Georgia
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    graphic novel; reading; instruction
    Abstract
    This study was conducted to investigate the use of graphic novels as instructional material to improve reading attitudes of 13 seventh grade reluctant readers. The Estes Attitude Survey was administered before and after the instructional unit. An interest questionnaire was administered before, during and after the unit. A motivation survey was also given. Results of the attitude survey showed a slight shift toward a more positive reading attitude. Study participants also appeared more interested in graphic novels than either short stories or a more traditional novel. Graphic novels also seemed to motivate these readers to read for pleasure more than other in-class reading. Results of this study indicate that incorporating graphic novels into middle school reading curricula may facilitate students' continued interest in reading.
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