Strong Museum of Play Superheroes/English Language Arts Curriculum
Activity: Superhero/ Villain Flashcards
 This activity can be completed before a visit to the Strong Museum of Play
Grade: Primary/Elementary Grades
Time: 30-40 minutes
Objectives/Goals:
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Students will explore the idea of heroes vs. villains.
Students will demonstrate an awareness of the stereotypes that are used in comic books for superheroes and
villains.
Students will use their knowledge of heroes vs. villains to interact with their peers.
Standards
New York State English Language Arts Standards
 Standard I: Students will read, write, listen and speak for information and understanding.
o As listeners and readers, students will collect data, facts, and ideas, discover relationships, concepts, and
generalizations; and use knowledge generated from oral, written, and electronically produced texts. As
speakers and writers, they will use oral and written language to acquire, interpret, apply and transmit
information.
 Standard II: Students will read, write, listen, and speak for literary response and expression.
o Students will read and listen to oral, written and electronically produced texts and performances, relate
texts and performances to their own lives, and develop an understanding of the diverse social,
historical, and cultural dimensions the texts and performances represent. As speakers and writers,
students will use oral and written language for self-expression and artistic creation.
Materials
Supplemental Materials
Helpful Links for Teachers and/or Students
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Flashcards
Worksheet for Hero/ Villain
Chart Paper
Scissors
Plastic Bag
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Teachers
o http://ezinearticles.com/?Comics-in-theClassroom&id=1271691
o http://bogglesworldesl.com/superhero_flashcards.ht
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Students
o http://www.comicvine.com/characters/
o http://www.thesuperheroquiz.com/villain/
Accommodations/Modifications
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The directions can be read aloud. The students may have extra time to fill out their worksheet. Some of the
worksheet may be filled in already.
Directions for the games will be given to the students.
This lesson can be modified for any grade level in the primary/elementary age group.
If SMART board or any other interactive technology is in the classroom, have students come up to the board and
write their answers on the chart.
Procedure
1. Introduce Comic Bok Heroes and Villains with this website http://marvel.com/universe/Main_Page
2. Ask students what makes a Hero or Villain? Discuss their ideas; similarities and differences between heroes and
villains. Name specific super heroes and villains.
3. Use chart paper to record their ideas. Students can write down the same answers on their own worksheet.
4. Students will cut out their flashcards of heroes and villains and put them in the plastic bag.
5. Students will be able to play Super Villain (a version of Old Maid), Go Fish or Memory Concentration.
6. Teacher will model this game with another students so everyone knows how to play.
Assessment
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Students will be assessed on their worksheet about heroes and villains.
Students will also be assessed on their ability to work in small groups and express their learning and prior
knowledge through one of the card games.
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Students will come back together and talk about what they learned during the lesson.
Teachers can use this idea and characteristics of comic book heroes and villains to use for their own community
heroes. http://www.teachingideas.co.uk/themes/savingtheplanet/
Super Hero
Name __________________
Villain
Date __________________