Time For Kids: Comic Craze

The headline deck refers to a “new wave” of graphic novels. What does this phrase mean?

• going back to how things were done in the past

• an undiscovered feature of the ocean is the subject of the books

• the way people greet each other in these books

• . a trend that is different from the past

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Which of the following are not traditional to comics?

• humorous situations

• pictures

• superheroes

• realistic stories.

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How does Smile connect to Telgemeier’s experiences as a child?

• Strangers always complimented her smile.

• She had braces and dental surgery.

• She was kind to others, always making them smile.

• She started drawing comics when she was 10.

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Which of the following facts from the article best supports that there is a demand for graphic novels?

• Smile became a Number 1 bestseller.

• Comics have been around from the 19th century.

• Sales of graphic novels for kids and teens jumped by more than 50%.

• Sales of printed books across all categories increased 1%.

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Which of the following most likely describes the author’s opinion of graphic novels?

• She thinks they’re impactful.

• She thinks they’re unsuccessful

• She’s discouraged by graphic novels.

• She’s disinterested in them.

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Some adults disapproved of children reading graphic novels because they believed graphic novels were

• too difficult for kids to follow.

• too popular

• not interesting to kids.

• lacking in educational value.

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Explain the reasons why Shay Maunz decided to focus on this topic. Use evidence from the text to support your answer.

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