Why English? Comics for the Classroom - This
resource can be used by teachers and learners. It includes notes for
teachers and activities to use in the classroom at the end of each story.
The stories in Why English? Comics for the Classroom – written by teenagers
and young adults – will appeal to learners of all ages. These stories
provide an enjoyable opportunity to increase vocabulary, reading
comprehension, listening, speaking, and writing. The stories and exercises
together are a whole-language anthology designed to improve communication
skills. This book provides exercises that employ the
cooperative/collaborative learning philosophy and address multiple learning
styles.
Notes for Teachers -
10 pages - This section includes a table of contents, information
about the project, and how teachers can use these comics in their
classrooms.
Articles: Using Comics in the Classroom -
19 pages - In these two English Teaching Forum articles, learn how to
use comic strips in the English language classroom and how to encourage
student storytelling through sequential art.
More Articles: Using Comics in the Classroom -
22 pages - One of these two English Teaching Forum articles is about
how to make teaching materials more interactive and learner-focused. The
second article is a detailed classroom activity about creating comics.
Answer Key -
10 pages - This document provides the answer keys for the Comics in
the Classroom materials.
Why English Comics for the Classroom
Audio
Note:
The following stories contain audio programs.
Instructions: 1. Click the story links in
blue print to open the written text
in a new window 2. Then click the play
button on the audio player to listen to the audio version
Story 1: Are You Ready to Learn English? -
5 pages - This is a story about José, who learns the importance
of learning English. Comprehension questions, vocabulary and grammar
exercises, and activities are included at the end of the story.
Story 2: Sayuri's Story -
4 pages - Boy meets girl. She speaks English, and he can’t
understand her. What does he do? Read about how this relationship sparked
one boy’s passion to study English.
Story 2: Sayuri's Story -
9 pages - Puzzle activity.
Story 2: Sayuri's Story -
14 pages - Lesson plan.
Story 3: Andrea -
4 pages - Sometimes a friend’s advice is the most important
motivator. Read about how Andrea finally began to study English.
Story 4: Love, Music, and Language -
4 pages - Love is a powerful motivator. So is music. Read Dana’s
story about learning English, singing in English, and falling in love.
Story 5: Lost in the Desert -
4 pages - In this story, a visitor from another planet gets lost
on Earth. Can he find someone to help him before his battery runs out?
Story 6: Julia -
4 pages - Julia loves English, but her parents don’t see the
value in her learning this language. One day, a visitor comes to their farm.
Does he change their view of English?
Story 6: Julia -
6 pages - Lesson Plan.
Story 7: I Need a Bear -
4 pages - Juan and Diego are alike in many ways except for one
little thing: Diego knows English, and Juan doesn’t. When lost, one finds a
bed, and one finds a bear. Find out how English makes a difference!
Story 8: A Gateway to Success -
4 pages - Where are your former classmates today? When Mr. Lois
discovers the new job of one of his former classmates, it changes him.
Why English Comics for the Classroom
Story 9: Opportunities -
4 pages - Meet Cuy. He has a goal and works toward the goal. Does
he achieve it? Read and find out!
Story 10: English in the Countryside -
4 pages - How are sheep and English related? Find out in the
story about sheep that help keep people around the world warm.
Story 11: A Modern World's Language -
4 pages - Want more reasons to learn English? This comic outlines
facts about English and offers advice on how to help you learn the language.
Story 13: York en Nueva York -
4 pages - Read the story of a young man named York who dreams of
going to New York. Once he gets a job in New York, things are not as he
imagined. Read how his life changes – for the better.
Story 15: English, Part of My Life -
4 pages - This story gives some advice about learning English,
including having a positive attitude and being responsible.
Story 16: Friki -
3 pages - In this story, the main character uses his love of
video games to learn English.
Story 19: Learning English Whenever I Can -
4 pages - In this story, learn how the narrator, with the help of
his cousin, practices all four skills (reading, writing, speaking, and
listening) to learn English. His hard work is rewarded in the end.
Story 20: A Lucky Guy -
3 pages - Derek travels to the U.S. Find out all the
opportunities he misses throughout his stay because he doesn’t know English.
Does he finally get a job in the end?
Story 21: I Am -
3 pages - The narrator in this story has a dream about being on a
TV show where he sings a song in English. Unfortunately, he doesn’t quite
know the lyrics! Read to find out what happens after he wakes up from his
dream.
