Accelerated Reader motivates students by giving them the freedom to select their own books, thus nurturing a sense of independence and personal interest. This boosts their engagement in and passion for reading, which are essential for developing lifelong readers. And, when choosing titles, among the most popular formats across interest levels are graphic novels.
Graphic novels motivate students by combining engaging visuals with compelling stories, creating a more accessible and enjoyable reading experience for a wider range of readers. Readers of all levels benefit from the visual cues and vocabulary support offered by the text and picture combination in this format.
Since October, Accelerated Reader has published hundreds of Reading Practice quizzes—and 63 new quizzes for graphic novels. Here are some you may have missed:
Quizzes on graphic novels for lower grades
Graphic novels offer a distinctive way of depicting a story’s action, which can attract children’s interest where traditional books might fall short. For reluctant or struggling readers, graphic novels can help children discover the pleasure of independent reading. Check out some newly quizzed graphic novels for lower grades that will motivate younger students to read:
Author vs. Illustrator by Donald Lemke (Capstone Editions) Quiz No. 551213,The Bad Guys in One Last Thing by Aaron Blabey (Scholastic Inc.) Quiz No. 551774, Los Bravos by Megan Lacera (Children’s Book Press) Quiz 551079 SP, A Handful of Dogs: With Four Phonics Stories by Elspeth Rae (Orca Book Publishers) Quiz No. 551664.
Quizzes on graphic novels for middle grades
As children progress through elementary school, they transition from books with more visuals to chapter books of various lengths. Graphic novels, with their abundant visuals and concise text, can be particularly appealing to middle grade students seeking engaging books, but who may find the task of committing to a text-heavy traditional novel daunting. Take a look at our freshly quizzed graphic novels for middle grade readers:
Rizos by Claribel A. Ortega (First Second) Quiz No. 550964 SP,El ascenso del rey enano by David Bowles (Vintage Español) Quiz No. 551433 SP, Marian Anderson Sings for a Nation by Myra Faye Turner (Capstone Press) Quiz No. 550227 (available in myON), Pizza Face by Rex Ogle (Graphix/Scholastic) Quiz No. 551271,Walrus Brawl at the Mall! by Nathan Hale (Amulet Books) Quiz No. 551418.
Quizzes on graphic novels for Middle Grades Plus and Upper Grades
According to data analyzed for the 2024 What Kids Are Reading report, graphic novels have “similar reading levels to all books students read” and “kids understood graphic novels as well as traditional books.” This data shows that graphic novels can be just as challenging as traditional novels while also offering students an engaging experience. Here are some Middle Grades Plus and Upper Grades graphic novels with new Accelerated Reader quizzes to challenge and engage older readers:
La Odisea by Fiona McDonald (Panamericana Editorial) MG+ Quiz No. 550808 SP, Crumbs by Danie Stirling (Etch) UG Quiz No. 551407, Teen Titans: Beast Boy Loves Raven by Kami Garcia (DC Comics) MG+ Quiz No. 551560, Enlightened by Sachi Ediriweera (Atheneum) UG Quiz No. 550361, Northranger by Rey Terciero (Harper Alley) UG Quiz No. 551600.
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Accelerated Reader encourages purposeful practice
The books we quiz in Accelerated Reader help every student find characters and stories they can relate to, and our Accelerated Reader product works within the Renaissance Ecosystem to help educators See Every Student. As part of Renaissance’s Dynamic Reading Practice for Literacy, Accelerated Reader helps educators support purposeful practice within their classrooms, ensuring all students become proficient readers.
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