Definition of Terms
To better comprehend this investigation, it is important that several key terms are
defined. The terms and their definitions are listed below.
1. Graphic Novel: A novel in the form of comic strips.
2. Manga: A popular genre of graphic novels based in Japan.
3. Literature Circles: Student-led reading groups that work to foster communication,
comprehension and reading motivation.
4. Schema: Provides the basis by which someone relates to the events he or she
experiences.
5. Reader: Students who read both for school and for pleasure.
6. Only a school reader: Students who only read for school purposes.
7. Non-readers: Students who do not read.