Category: Comics in the Classroom

  • Comics in the Classroom: Where to Start in 2024

    The post provides a comprehensive instructional guide for teachers with resources and historical events for teaching the significance of comics and graphic novels, with various recommendations to enrich classroom learning experiences.

  • TDIH: Miles Morales Changes the Animation Narratives for Good

    Spider-Man, Miles Morales, in comics and the film “Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse” revolutionized superhero representation, offering innovative teaching resources and emphasizing diversity in storytelling.

  • CIC: 1988-1989 When Everything Changed

    The transformative years of 1988-1989 in the comic book industry were marked by groundbreaking storytelling, interactive narratives, and elevated literary considerations.

  • Charlie Brown Thanksgiving

    One crazy idea I had a few years ago, was to ask students to use the scene were Snoopy is making the Thanksgiving dinner and create a budget for hosting a similar one. This can be a fun project because it allows you to share a simple meal and gets them to use online shopping…

  • TDIH: Superman Dies

    “The Death of Superman” (1988): A Watershed Moment in Superhero Storytelling In 1988, DC Comics delivered a seismic shock to the comic book world with “The Death of Superman” storyline. Penned by writer and artist Dan Jurgens, this narrative arc marked a watershed moment in superhero storytelling, challenging the conventions of invincibility and mortality that…

  • Recommended Comics About Native American Heritage

    This collection encompasses comics and graphic novels focusing on indigenous North American histories, challenging stereotypes, celebrating cultural richness, and highlighting contributions and resilience.