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Comics and graphic novels are a rich and varied art form that combine images and text in sequenced panels to
tell a story. As one of the fastest growing text formats, they are a popular choice for students and offer an engaging alternative to more traditional articles and stories. When used with explicit teacher instruction, comics offer new opportunities for students to develop the literacy skills needed to meet the reading and writing demands of the curriculum.
There are many different genres of comics, including sliceof-life, humorous, non-fiction, historical, science fiction, and of course, superheroes.

This teacher support material (TSM) unpacks the conventions, metalanguage, and visual and written language features of comics to support teachers in their use of comics for literacy instruction.