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Direct linkBrozo, William G. – Journal of Adolescent & Adult Literacy, 2012
National surveys reveal that graphic novels are perhaps the most popular recreational reading choice for adolescents--especially among boys. Graphic novels cover numerous topics, and this variety, along with their enormous popularity, makes them enticing and useful resources for teaching and learning in virtually any classroom. Since the…
Descriptors: Cartoons, Males, Content Area Reading, National Surveys
Peer reviewedBrozo, William G.; Schmelzer, Ronald V. – Journal of Adolescent & Adult Literacy, 1997
Proposes that teachers look to current and classic literature as a way to motivate adolescent boys to read and to provide them with positive male role models. Defines 10 male archetypes, and lists examples of literature that illustrate each archetype. (SR)
Descriptors: Adolescents, Elementary Secondary Education, Literature Appreciation, Males
Brozo, William G. – 2002
When it comes to reading, teen and preteen boys are the most difficult students. This book addresses the growing concern among middle and high school teachers about boys' lack of literacy growth and independent reading. The book makes the case that boys are in the greatest need of help with literacy instruction and stresses the importance of…
Descriptors: Adolescent Literature, Adolescents, Classroom Techniques, Instructional Effectiveness
