Should Teachers Use Manga?
April 19, 2022
English is a skill that improves by reading. Most teachers assign students to read in order to improve their language skills. But some students don’t like their choice of books. Manga is a very popular reading choice right now, so why don’t teachers assign manga?
Manga is a form of Japanese literature. People like reading manga because it’s ahead of an anime series they are watching, or maybe because they enjoy good quality images. Is it a good idea for students to read Manga in school?
“Yes, absolutely, I’m not saying replace the textbooks, but I would say yes,” said English teacher Mr. Roland Spies.
“I’m not too familiar with manga, but I do see kids reading manga,” said English teacher Ms. Paschalidis.
These two English teachers see that manga is a very popular genre among students.
“When a student engages, they put in more research and learn more about the book,” says Ms. Paschalidis. Reading manga catches students’ attention. But some teachers see a problem with reading manga as an assignment. What could manga be lacking?
“Proper sentence structure, because manga is more conversational,” Ms. Paschalidis said.
Other teachers agree. “It can’t teach basic English skills,” one Bell High English teacher said.
In manga, there are many books about different subjects. For example Boruto: Naruto Next Generations is about a kid who wants to become stronger than his father. He is a regular kid except that his dad (Naruto) is Hokage, a title given to the strongest Shinobi of the village and is the leader of the village. Boruto kills a “God” and gets abilities to get stronger but sometimes loses control over his own body.
Some students would find Boruto: Naruto Next Generations interesting because of the plot and the fight scenes that come with it. There is a lot of betrayal in this manga as well. Seeing the journey Boruto goes on to become stronger and solve his problems is what catches most readers’ attention.
Mangas like Boruto: Naruto Next Generations can help students’ English reading skills improve because it will catch their attention and make them want to read more.
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Antonio Razo • May 16, 2022 at 3:12 pm
I think manga should be good for kids because I mean we have our own English textbooks for us to read but I think manga should help students learn so they could make new ideas of what to write on their poems.(mrs Nikki)
Ali Ayoub • May 16, 2022 at 10:06 am
I agree with teachers using Manga is a great idea in my Opinion. Manga is usually enjoyed by many teenagers including me. I feel like many students would actually enjoy learning and do much better in school. I also feel that many student’s grades will improve if they start using Manga for work. Overall I think this is a good Idea because this can encourage people to actually do their work ( Ali Ayoub, Ms. Jonasson, Period 2)
Carlos Virgen / Ms. Jonasson Period 2 • May 16, 2022 at 9:58 am
I agree with this article because Manga is a very popular reading choice in all that teachers assign the students manga.
Manuel • Apr 29, 2022 at 3:18 pm
I think teachers should use manga because its popular and it would keep students interested, which could be helpful.
Paulo Hernandez/ Ms. Gonzales • Apr 29, 2022 at 10:18 am
Teachers using manga to teach is a great idea in my opinion. Teachers using manga will relax some students since most students enjoy reading manga.
mat • Apr 22, 2022 at 2:45 pm
I agree with the whole article, I think it would makes kids engage in reading more often than usual. I have always wanted to read a manga myself.
Damian Torres • Apr 19, 2022 at 3:03 pm
I agree with the statement about teachers using Manga for teaching, since it is what a lot of people read these days. What I like most about this article is that it has some teachers’ opinions on the subject. Most of them saying “yes, this will be helpful” in some way.
Aileen • Apr 19, 2022 at 3:01 pm
I really like how you are using things that are trendy and popular to help kids learn in ways that they will seem interested in actually doing the work. As a student I like to read manga and it will be something I would like to do as a project instead of something that isn’t interesting to me.
Gael Guerrero • Apr 19, 2022 at 2:56 pm
I enjoyed reading this article. I love how you shared the opinions of some teachers and how you explained the plot of Boruto. I’m currently reading a manga story as well.
Jorge Solis • Apr 20, 2022 at 12:07 pm
Every 18,19, or 20th of the month they release a new chapter, I read Bleach as I wait for a new chapter
Rafael • Apr 19, 2022 at 1:52 pm
As a manga reader I can say that reading manga is far more interesting than an ordinary book. Reading manga has it’s benefits because it gives us a visual of what is happening and a better understanding.
Jorge Solis • Apr 20, 2022 at 12:04 pm
I agree that it is much easier to visualize
anthony ramirez • Apr 19, 2022 at 12:22 pm
It’s a well-written article. I like the teachers they asked for comments. The quick yet well-detailed explanation of the Naruto franchise’s latest installment “Boruto: Naruto next Generation” by Masashi Kishimoto. I think this is a well-composed article and would implore the writer Jorge Solis to continue his great work.
Jorge Solis • Apr 20, 2022 at 12:02 pm
Thank you for your comment. I’ll continue doing my best