Research
1. Nampaktai, P., Kaewsombut, R., Akwaree, S., Wongwayrote, U., & Sameepet, B. (2013). Using story grammar to enhance reading comprehension. International Forum of Teaching and Studies, 9(1), 31–38. Retrieved from https://reseachgate.net
Summary: In this study, the story grammar technique—studying the elements of a story—is examined to determine whether the reading achievement and analytical skills of middle school students improves when using it. The study included 20 middle school students who were instructed in the use of the story grammar technique over a set time period. The study revealed that the story grammar technique significantly improved the students' comprehension and analytical thinking skills.
2. Dallacqua, A. L. (2012). Exploring literary devices in graphic novels. Language Arts, 89(6), 365–378. Retrieved from http://www.ncte.org/library/NCTEFiles/Resources/Journals/LA/0896-jul2012/LA0896Exploring.pdf
Summary: In this article, the researcher suggests that students can use literary devices as a way to make meaning of texts. The article demonstrates how graphic novels can be used to implement multimodal and visual instructional strategies that increase the reading comprehension of students.