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Spring 2021

EPISODE 55

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Focusing on the “arts” in language arts, Kelly and Penny discuss the value of graphic novels and explore one way art can be used to motivate young writers.

Show Notes:

• They Called Us Enemy

• El Deafo

• Decelerate Blue

• The Power of Reading

• The 9/11 Commission Report Graphic Adaptation

• "Drawing Out the A in English Language Arts" volume 55, no. 3 of Research in the Teaching of English from NCTE

• Kindred & When Stars Are Scattered are part of the Book Love Foundation Summer Book Club featuring these amazing authors and educators. Check out booklovefoundation.org for more info.

• 100 Best Graphic Novels of All Time

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With 35 years of classroom experience, Kelly Gallagher is a leading voice in literacy education. A former high school English teacher, he is a respected author, speaker, and instructional coach known for his practical, research-informed approaches to reading and writing instruction.

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