HEROES AND HEROINES

Introduction

We know all know about superhero(ine)s. And sometimes, we dream about what we would do if we had supernatural powers just like them. How would our story be? Would we save the world or just use the supernatural powers for ourselves?

In this webquest, you will learn about popular superhero(ine)s and make your dream come true, at least for a minute!

Task

For this task, you will watch a short video of superhero(ine)s introducing themselves. Then, you will make research about superhero(ine)s. After that, you will imagine that you are a superhero(ine) and make a poster about yourself as a hero. Be prepared to present your posters in the classroom!

Process

  • Please watch this video about superhero(ine)s introducing themselves: https://youtu.be/9H_xHpWWozM?t=13
  • Visit https://en.islcollective.com/ and click on ESL Worksheets. Search for "Superheroes" using the search box.
  • Look at the worksheets and explore superhero(ine)s' characteristics (What are their superpowers? What do their costumes look like? etc.).
  • Now, imagine that you are a superhero(ine) and ask yourself these questions:

        - What would your superpowers be?

        - What would your costume look like?

        - How would your background be (Family, friends, private life, etc.)?

        - What would you use your superpowers for?

        - Click "Create a design". And choose "Poster".

        - You can click "Text" to describe yourself. You can click "Elements" and search for different types of images, graphics, backgrounds, etc.

        - And click "Download" when you are finished.

  • Lastly, you will present your posters and your characters for 1-2 minutes in the classroom.

Evaluation

Poster / Presentation
Skills 4 3 2 1 Score
Use of Time Student uses their time to work productively and efficiently. Student uses most of their time to work productively and efficiently. Student uses some of their time to work productively and efficiently. Student does not use their time to work productively and efficiently. Student is frequently off task.  
Pictures / Graphics Pictures and graphics are clear and relevant. Most pictures and graphics are clear and relevant. Few of the pictures and graphics are clear and relevant. Student’s pictures are not clear or relevant.  
Required Elements All of the required elements are clearly visible, organized, and well placed. Most of the required elements are clearly visible, organized, and well placed. Few of the required elements are clearly visible, organized, and well placed. May be missing elements. Missing most or all of the required elements.  
Visual Clarity and Appeal The project has an excellent design and layout. It is neat and easy to understand the content. The project has a nice design and layout. It is neat and easy to read. The project needs improvement in design, layout, or neatness. The project needs significant improvement in design, layout, or neatness.  
Content Spelling Grammar Punctuation The project has excellent spelling, grammar, punctuation, and original content. The project has 1-2 spelling, grammar, or punctuation errors with original content. The project has 3-5 spelling, grammar, or punctuation errors with original content.

The project has multiple spelling, grammar, or punctuation errors. Some content is copy and paste or plagiarized.

  

 

Conclusion

Congratulations! You have become the superhero(ine) that you dreamed of! I hope you will use your supernatural powers for the good! 

Credits