2017 Conference
June 1–2, 2017
Framingham, MA
MATSOL 2017 Conference Program
A link for materials will show if a presenter has uploaded handouts.
Thursday Keynote: Jeff Zwiers - Keynote presentation slides
Friday Keynote: Jean-Michel Dissard - see I Learn America website: ilearnamerica.com
Pre-Conference Institute materials will be emailed to participants.
Graphic Novels in Middle/High School ESL
Abstract
Graphic novels offer high-interest books combining reading and visuals. This combination supports comprehension while emphasizing incidental learning. In this session, we explore the ways we have used graphic novels with intermediate to advanced learners in grades 6-9, discussing a broad range of novels from classics to memoirs to historical topics.
Session Type
Panel (45 minutes)
Topic Strand
Reading, Writing, Literacy
Primary Audience
Middle School (6-8)
Secondary Audience
High School (9-12)
Presenter/Organizer
Jim Meyer, Josiah Quincy Upper School, Boston Public Schools, Boston, MA
Biographical Statement
Jim Meyer teaches ESL at Josiah Quincy Upper School. He often contributes home-made scones to the team meetings.
Presenters
Ashley Compagna, Josiah Quincy Upper School, Boston Public Schools, Boston, MA
Biographical Statement
Ashley Compagna teaches ESL at Josiah Quincy Upper School. She often contributes home-made hamentaschen to the team meetings.
Email Address
Thu-Hang Tran-Peou, Josiah Quincy Upper School, Boston Public Schools, Boston, MA
Biographical Statement
Thu-Hang Tran-Peou teaches ESL at Josiah Quincy Upper School. Shee often contributes freshly cut-up fruit to the team meetings.
Email Address
Stephen Zani, Gordon College
Biographical Statement
Stephen is an undergraduate at Gordon College completing his practicum at Josiah Quincy Upper School.