Are Graphic Novels… Novels? | It’s Lit!

In the past few decades, literature has expanded to not only include the “novel” but “graphic novels” as well. Investigate how the graphic novel went from the comic book store to the classroom. Explore the importance of graphic novels in the literary world and how they help bring to light lesser known stories and perspectives.

This resource offers a series of discussion questions. Activities include a graphic novels research project and a creative response activity where students create a scene from their own graphic novel.