Teaching Media Literacy Using Graphic Novels

Did you know graphic novels can be used across all content areas to teach essential media literacy skills? Because of its multimodality, the graphic novel is the perfect vehicle to guide readers to slow down, self pace, and more critically consume visual messages across media, from television to memes to infographics and more. Featuring examples of practical lessons and student work, this session will offer multiple strategies for using this medium to foster media literacy across the curriculum.