Presented by Callé Friesen

Literacy Leadership Conference

Drake University, August 4, 2010
  Understand the importance of “new literacies” in
21st Century classrooms
  Introduce 6 popular 21st Century Genres
  Illustrated Novels
  Graphic Novels
  Manga
  Digi-Fiction
  Doodle-Fiction
  Blog, Email and IM format books
  Explore books: peek inside samples of each genre
  Discuss ideas for classroom implementation
  Leave with a great list of titles to get your 21st
Century library started
N.C.T.E. New Definitions of Literacy
In 2008, the National Council for Teachers
of English updated the list of skills
required to be considered “literate” in
the 21st Century.

21st Century Skills Map A tool for

integrating 21st Century Skills into K-12
English Language Arts Curriculum
  Anindividual who grew up using technology as a
primary learning tool.

  These“digital natives” can navigate and

comprehend text in all forms traditional and
technological.

  Their21st Century literacy skills include

keyboarding, internet navigation, texting,
interpretation of technological speak, the ability
to communicate and interpret coded language
and decipher graphics.
  New literary work created within the last
decade
  Written by contemporary authors

  Deals with current themes and reflects a

technological culture
  Often breaks traditional writing rules
  Beyond books and traditional print sources,
21st Century Literature includes: web pages,
blogs, wikis, e-zines, chat rooms, video
games, and educational software
  An illustrated novel is a narrative work in
which the story is conveyed using both
traditional text and illustrated images.
  Generally, 50% of the narrative is presented
without words. The reader must interpret
the images in order to comprehend the
complete story.
  Textual portions are presented in traditional
form.
  Some illustrated novels may contain no text
at all.
  Illustrated novels span all genres
  Agraphic novel is a narrative work in which
the story is conveyed to the reader using
comic form.

  The term is employed in a broad manner,

encompassing non-fiction works and
thematically linked short stories as well as
fictional stories across a number of genres.
Philosophy Historical Fantasy
  Manga is the Japanese word for comics.
  It is used in the English-speaking world as a
generic term for all comic books and graphic
novels originally published in Japan.
  Manga is considered an artistic and
storytelling style
  The term "Ameri-Manga" is sometimes used
to refer to comics created by American
artists in a manga style.
  Classroom teachers should be aware of
different kinds of Manga identified by the
intended reader:

  Shônen – Boy’s Manga (Pronounced Show-Nen)

  Shôjo – Girl’s Manga (Pronounced Show-Joe)
  Seinen – Men’s Manga (Pronounced Say-Nen)
  Josei – Women’s Manga (Pronounced Joe-Say)
  Kodomo – Children’s Manga (Pronounced Kow-Dow-Mow)
  Manga usually follows the traditional style as
found in Japan. Japanese Manga is to be read
from the right side to the left, opposite of
traditional American books.
  Not only do you read the pages from right to
left, but you also read the panels and text
from right to left.
  In America, this traditional Japanese style
distinguishes Magna from other Graphic and
illustrated texts.
Shôjo – Girl’s Manga Shônen – Boy’s Manga
  Digi- Fiction is a literary experience that
attempts to combine three media: the book,
the movie, and the Internet website.
  In order to get the full story, students must
engage in navigation, reading, viewing, in all
three formats.
  Popular series include:
  39 Clues: Grades 3-8

  Skeleton Creek: Grades 5-12

  Level 26: Grades 8-12
Visit the Webpage Find out about the
books in the series. Each book comes
with 6 clue cards. Play games on the
website, attempt online missions, earn
more clues and prizes.
http://www.sarahfincher.com/
featuring video messages from Sarah
Fincher to Ryan.

Series Webpage see teaser trailers,

extra footage, hidden clues,
character extras and more
Patrick Carman Interview Click
here to learn about the series
creator and why he believes
Digi-Fiction is a worthy genre
for 21st Century Readers
Level 26 Digi-Novel Trailer
Warning: film segments in this series
contain suggested rather than actual
violence and frightening content. Not
intended for young audiences. Film
footage elements while not subject to
rating, are comparable to PG-13
  Doodle fiction is a genre of literature where the
author incorporates doodle drawings and hand
written graphics in place of traditional font.
  The drawings enhance the story, often adding
humorous element that would be missing if the
illustrations were omitted
  Books
written in blog, email, or instant
message format

  Stories
are told completely in dialogue
simulating social network exchanges
Blogs, Letters, & E-mails
Letters & Text Messages
Emails and Instant Messages Blogging
Instant Messages (Spiritual) Chat
Email, blogs, and Tweets Instant Messaging
•  Build a 21st Century classroom library
•  Consider struggling readers
•  Enhance classic collections
•  Utilize district media tools
•  Think out of the box
•  Storm Lake, St. Mary’s High School 21st
Century Literacy class
  Ihave changed as a reader because now I
know that I am good at it. I love to read
about death, suicide, rape, teenage
pregnancy, teenagers with problems,
juveniles in the system, mysteries and
romance. I love books that make me cry. My
reading level has gone up both semesters. I
am proud of myself. This is the first English
class that I did not have to go to the special
class for. If I can read twenty books in one
year, I can do anything! (Blanca)
  This class changed me… I started to read
books without being told. That never
happened before. All through middle school I
wanted to know when it would finally click in
for me, but it never did. This year I read
because the stories meant something to me.
(Jessica)
  The best book was about this chick who gets
knocked up by a priest. But, she won’t tell
nobody who the baby-daddy is. Its all about
how you are free or in your own prison cuz of
your own guilt. The graphic novels helped me
understand American Lit books. (Nyamuo)
  Presented by Callé Friesen
  Literacy Leadership Conference, Drake University
  Contact: carolyn.friesen@drake.edu
  This collection of slides will be available on the conference web
page