Superheroes

1. What is typical of superheroes? Write down what you think of.

Superheroes

Watch the trailer from the film “The Incredibles” on http://www.youtube.com/watch? v=6CI3Ntrcgfs&feature=related and add what you didn’t think of. Use a different colour pen. 2. Write down a definition of a superhero.

A superhero has ___________ powers. They wear a special ___________ They fight against ______________. During the day they lead a _______________________life.

3. During the day superheroes lead a pretty much ordinary life. Read about their other identity. Match these pictures with the correct texts.

Batman

Spiderman

Superman

Mr Incredible

During the day Clark Kent works for a newspaper. He wears glasses and he acts kind of silly. He’s in love with Lois Lane. When he changes into a superhero he wears a blue costume with a red “s” on it. Superhero: ________________________

Bob Parrs works for an insurance company. He’s married to Helen and he has got three children: Violet, Dash and Jack-Jack. His wife and children have got superpowers too. Superhero: ____________________________

Bruce Wayne lives in Gotham City. He’s a wealthy businessman. He hasn’t got real superpowers. He decided to become a superhero after his parents were murdered. Superhero: ________________________________ Peter Parker is an ordinary teenager. He goes to school and he isn’t very popular. One day he goes on a school trip to a museum. He gets bitten by a spider and that changes his life. Superhero: ____________________________ 4. Most superheroes have special powers. Look at the example of Mr Incredible and write similar cards for the other superheroes. MR Incredible -

He can lift heavy

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things. He can run very fast. He can break walls. He can train with one hand.

SPIDERMAN

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SUPERMAN -

______________________ ______________________ ______________________

THE HULK -

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To express ability we use the verb ________ followed by an _______

5. Now, create your own superhero and present it to class. Who has got the best superhero?

What is his/her name (secret identity and superhero name)? What does he/she do during the day? What does he/she look like? What does he/she wear when he/she is a superhero? What are his/her special powers? Include a special detail that makes your superhero the best!

My Superhero __________________________________________________ __________________________________________________ __________________________________________________ __________________________________________________ __________________________________________________ __________________________________________________ __________________________________________________