Superheroes
Outcome
• W2
• Imaginative story about a
superhero
• Your first folio piece!
Success Criteria
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Write in paragraphs
Spell correctly
Vary vocabulary and sentence structure
Develop plot, setting and character
convincingly
• Use interesting description (adjectives,
adverbs, figures of speech, description
of the senses)
Learning Intention
•I will create my
own superhero for
a future story.
Discuss the following questions….
• What kind of situations are
SUPERHEROES usually found in?
• Why are so many people interested in
SUPERHEROES?
• Are SUPERHEROES realistic?
• Who is the best SUPERHERO and why?
• Out of all the SUPERHEROES we can
think of, who would win a fight between
them all?
Task
• Now it is time to create your own
SUPERHERO……..
• Remember, a superhero has two personalities:
the superhero and the alter-ego they hide
behind. For example, name the alter-egos to
these superheroes….
- Superman
- Batman
- Spiderman
Some inspiration……
• YouTube - IRON MAN, (Robert Downey,
Jr., Terrence Howard), Trailer
• YouTube - Batman Begins Trailer
• YouTube - Spider-man Trailer
Complete the following profile in
your jotter…
• Superhero Name:
• Super Powers:
• Description of
costume:
• How they became a
superhero:
• Where they hide:
• Arch Enemy:
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Alter ego name:
Job:
What they look like:
How do they hide
the fact they’re a
superhero?
• Life problems:
• Where they live:
Describing a Superhero
• Now think of as many
different words you
could associate with
your superhero.
Some ideas
half man – half machine, robotic
invention, half man – half animal, freak
of nature, mind reading abilities, the
ability to heal, X-ray vision, superhuman
strength, speed, invisibility,
camouflage, flying, breathing under
water, hypnosis, great gadgets and
inventions, cool cars, helicopters, jet
planes, submarines, technological
advantages.
Task
• Write a paragraph to describe your
superhero. You could potentially use this in
your short story so make sure it is good!
• What could we describe about them?
Supervillains
Learning Intention
• I will create my own
supervillain in order to
use the character in a
future story.
Things to look at when creating a
SUPERVILLAIN.
• What events from the past made them the way
they are?
• Why do they hate the super hero? What did he
do to them?
• Are they tragic, funny or truly evil figures?
• How do they look? What do they wear?
• What is their favourite evil thing?
• What evil deed do they most want to do to the
hero?
• Where do they live?
Supervillains
What makes these characters scary?
Some inspiration….
• YouTube - Batman: The Dark Knight "Why So Serious?!“
• YouTube - Spider-man 3 Trailer
CREATING A SUPERVILLAIN
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VILLAIN NAME
CRIMINAL RECORD
PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION
HOW DID THEY BECOME A
CRIMINAL?
• BIGGEST CRIMES
• ARCH-ENEMY AND WHY HE HATES
THEM.
Describing your super villain
• Task: Think of as many
descriptive words as
possible to describe
your supervillain.
Descriptive Words
Mad genius, tortured, insane,
murderer, killer, mangled, ghoulish,
twisted, poisoned, wicked, evil,
greedy, slimy, deadly, razor clawed,
bony fingered, cruel, shocked,
drowned, ripped, torn, cold-hearted,
bloodless body, heartless, criminal,
brutal, bloodbath, executioner,
undertaker, avenger, claw, hook, blade,
doom, wrecker, destroyer, bonecrusher
Task
• Write a paragraph to describe your
supervillain. You could potentially use
this in your short story so make sure it
is good!
• What could we describe about them?
Learning Intention
•I will create the
setting for my
superhero story.
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Before you begin to write the story, think about the
following questions. You must create a strong sense of place
in your story and it should contribute to the mood of your
story.
Where does the SUPERHERO operate?
What kind of people live there?
Is it a real or fictional place?
Is it busy or quiet? Bright or dark? Why?
Where does he/she live?
Where does he/she keep his equipment?
Does he/she have a special place to go to build up his
powers?
What can you hear?
What can you see?
Describe the following settings….
Task
•Think of many
different words to
describe your
superhero’s world as
you can.
Descriptive words
• dark, cold damp, huge, deserted, lonely, quiet,
rainy, misty, foggy, bright, shadows, hidden,
unseen, red, yellow, green, flashing, unfriendly
streets, mouths of buildings, eyes in the
windows, lightning flashes, thunder rumbles,
shots in the distance, a dark and lonely figure,
across the rooftops, beneath the ground,
through the air, underwater, ugly statues,
gargoyles, windswept desert, iron structures,
hard stone, cold steel
Task
• Write a paragraph to describe the
setting of your story.
• Describe the senses in order to create
a strong atmosphere:
• Smell
• Sight
• Sound
• Touch
• Taste
Superhero Stories
Effective Beginnings
Learning Intention
• I will understand how to write an
effective opening to my story.
Starting your story
Here are a few ideas about how to start your
story……….
• Start your story by describing the
Superhero’s lair.
• Start your story by describing the city at
night.
• Start your story by comparing the city to a
jungle.
• Start your story in outer space, on a space
ship.
• Start your story on a desert island, or an ice
field.
Task
• Read the following extracts and think
about their strengths and weaknesses.
Use this as a guide for what to do and
what not to do in your own stories.
Extract 1
• I looked out over the decaying city and
could feel his presence all around. He
was no sub standard enemy; he was a
class above all the other twisted animals
I had fought before him. I had to be
prepared. Prepared to conquer his
wildness and rage. The Joker would
challenge me in ways I had never known.
Extract 2
• They faced each other, knowing that
only one of them would survive.
Superman’s eyes sparkled with
determination. The Green Goblin’s smile
was filled with disgusting confidence.
They stood ready and aware of each
other’s power, but neither of them
attempted the first move. The silence
was eerie as it filled the night sky.
Extract 3
• The Hulk was scared. He sat waiting in
the little room. He knew his powerful
enemy was coming. He was getting
ready. He thought he might win. He
wasn’t sure.
Rules of a good opening…
• ‘Hook’ your reader
• Establish a strong sense of atmosphere
• Don’t list all of your ideas in the 1st
paragraph!
• Leave the reader wanting more
Good endings…
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Cliffhanger
Unexpected ending
A twisted ending
A climax
A resolution
Don’t make it a dream!!!!!!!!!!
• Your brain should now be full of
descriptive language and ideas.
• Write your story and make the most of
your imagination! Use descriptive and
exciting language………..