Superheroes - 3e

SUPERHEROES

SUPERHEROES

Guess the theme

Guess the objectives

Brainstorming

Group work

10:00

What makes a superhero ?

Origin

Abilities

Characteristics

Duties

They are fictional characters.

They can be men or women.

They can do extraordinary things such as seeing through the walls, carrying very heavy things.

They must use their superpowers in order to fight evil.

They have double identities.

They have to defend noble causes.

They initially appeared in comic books.

They are able to fight

They often wear masks, capes, boots and colourful skin-tight clothing which reveal their athletic build.

They are in charge of defending opressed people.

They have the ability to regenerate within seconds.

The most famous American comics in which superheroes appeared are Marvel comics.

Their superpowers enable them to do incredible things

Anticipation

What can you see ?

Analyse the symbols

The letter "A" for America on his helmet.

red and white stripes on his shield.

a star on his chest.

red, blue and white outfit.

Reading comprehension

Check your knowledge

Written summary

06:00

You have 5 minutes to write a written summary on Captain America.

Analyse the document

Captain america comics, 1941

WHEN ?

What can you see ?

WHO ?

WHERE ?

WHAT ?

Vocabulary

Listen

propaganda

stamps sold by the government to finance military operations

information and images published to influence people.

Listen

1941

the Second World War

invited to participate in a secret program to become a super soldier

a costume with the American flag

, a bullet proof shield

to influence people and convince them to support the war effort.

Speaking

03:00

Can superheroes influence people ?

Check your understanding

Brainstorming

Captain america : The first avenger (2011)

avengers : infinity war (2018)

Group work

10:00

Compare Captain America's evolution

Similarities

Differences

Face (physical description, attitude)

blond hair

beard

strong

longer hair

determined

red colour disappears

blue costume

Costume (colours, symbols)

gloves

star turns blue or black

belt

no shield

no helmet

Recap

Captain America was more powerful in "the First Avenger" than he is now. In "Avengers : Infinity war", he is older and he has longer hair.

Captain America is as determined as he was in the past.

Captain America is less patriotic than he was in the past.

Listen

Watch

Watch

Watch

Listen

Recap

Captain America was more powerful in "the First Avenger" than he is now. In "Avengers : Infinity war", he is older and he has longer hair.

Captain America is as determined as he was in the past.

Captain America is less patriotic than he was in the past.

Compare

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Complete

Final project

YOU MUST INVENT AND PRESENT :

Your superhero(ine)'s identity :

- His or her name , age , nationality

- His or her physical description

- His or her personality (adjectives to describe the character)

- Symbols , costumes , logo...

Powers and abilities :

- What can he/she do ?

- What are his/her special skills or weapons ?

- How are they different from other superheroes ? (comparative)

Final project

YOU MUST INVENT AND PRESENT :

His/Her story and his/her values :

- How did they get their powers (use the preterite)

- What problems do they fight against ?

- What values do they defend ? (justice, environment, peace, equality...)

Their impact :

- Who do they protect or inspire ?

- What message do they send to the world ?

Final project

YOU MUST :

• Speak for 1-2 mins
• Show a visual support with a slide with your superhero's portrait and key info.

TIPS FOR SUCCESS :

• Be creative! Invent an original, inspiring, or funny hero.
• Prepare your text and rehearse before presenting.
• Make your visual support clear and colorful.
• Speak clearly and with confidence – you are the creator!