Superheroes
NAME____________________________________ CLASS NUMBER________
Super Hero Project
PURPOSE: Students will use spoken, written, and visual language to communicate the significance of
heroes in our lives. A variety of resources will be used to create a superhero.
To begin the project, students will work in groups of two (2) to develop a list of their own heroes
and their characteristics.
Next each group will categorize their lists of heroes in ways that make sense (super heroes, local
heroes, disaster heroes, etc.) assigning at least five characteristics that put those heroes in that
specific category.
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By: October 20 (Thursday)
In groups of two (2), students will create a new superhero. To begin students will brainstorm a
list of questions with detailed answers to help define this character. They will consult with each other,
the internet, books, adults, and other resources. This list of questions and answers should be neatly
written in cursive, or typed. At least five (5) new questions should be added to the list below.
Important questions MUST include:
What is your hero�s first, middle, and last name?
What is the hero�s nickname?
When and where was your hero born? In what time frame?
Describe the circumstances of your hero�s birth.
What are the core values or religious beliefs of your hero?
What level of education does your hero have?
Describe some treasure your character possesses.
Recall a traumatic event in your hero�s early life.
Describe something your hero makes with his/her hands.
What is his/her favorite music? Does he/she play a musical instrument?
Conduct a survey of at least twenty (20) adults and students (not in our middle school). Ask them two
things: (1) Who is your hero? and, (2) What makes that person a hero? Summarize your findings by
first typing the data on the table created in computer lab. Next create a small poster (not the foam
board style), summarizing your findings. Small, means 11 inches x 14 inches, half of a regular sized
poster board.
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By: December 12 (Monday)
Use word processing or handwrite a ten (10) day diary of your hero�s activities. Write as the
character about the activity(ies) that makes him/her a superhero. Include in the diary:
Sketches or doodles that the character might make as the diary is being written.
Don�t overdo the doodles.
A coat of arms that represents the hero�s characteristics.
A poem from your character�s point of view about his/her activities.
An acrostic poem using your character�s full name.
A minimum of three (3) original drawings=photographs of your character (not downloaded).
Menu of your character�s favorite meal.
Design an attractive cover for your diary (not a folder, report folder, or a bunch of paper stapled
together or hooked with rings).
***Suggestion: Group should write out the draft of the diary together. One person should type it.
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By: January 31 (Tuesday)
Make a colorful comic book of at least ten pages (fronts only) depicting your superhero in action.
Use only colored pencils to color the panels. Make sure that all text is legible. A blank book will be
given to each group in class.
***Suggestion: Use a real comic book as a guide for ideas and layouts.
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By: February 15 (Wednesday)
Create a puppet show of your character in action. This must be 5-8 minutes long.
A typed or handwritten script must be turned in on February 15, before your presentation.
Puppet theater is available in the classroom. No bloopers; no commercials.
*Presentations will be scheduled ahead of time.
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By: April 18 (Wednesday)
*Presentations will be scheduled ahead of time.
E-Zedia presentations will be completed and presented in computer class. A computer drawing
of your Superhero with links to other pages will be designed.
Requirements:
Minimum of nine (9) pages. Title page with name of character, author�s names, drawing of character,
and links to a minimum of eight (8) attributes. Introductory page is optional. Page layout should be
balanced and well composed.
Minimum of eight (8) attributes, properly connected buttons or links are available to move around in
the project. All buttons on a single page should be the same style, and they should function when
viewed in a browser. Invisible buttons must be connected to an object or body part. They may not be
over a blank area.
Informative images are on all pages. Clip art images are appropriate for the information on each
page. Drawings are awesome, and backgrounds add meaning.
Size, font style, and color of text is easy to read. For readability, headings should be size 36, and the
text should be size 18. Text style should not be script or all capitals. Text color should contrast with
the background
Grammar and sentence structure are correct. Information is detailed, and sentences make sense. Use
C.O.P.S. to check work. Spell check should be used.
Sounds may be added only with teacher permission, after all other requirements are complete. Any
sounds or effects in the project must enhance, not distract from, the presentation. Limit of one sound
per page.
Superhero Rubrics
Group Names__________________________________________________________________
ASSESSMENTS/RUBRICS
Group Members: _____________________________________________________________
Questions, Survey, and Poster Evaluation
Part One. Questions and answer
_____/10 Questions and Answers are neatly typed or handwritten.
_____/25 Questions are written on the sheet and are answered in complete sentences.
_____/15 All questions from the project sheet are included.
_____/25 At least five (5) new questions have been added.
_____/25 The new questions add to the character development.
Total Points= ___________/100
Part 2. Survey
_____/50 Data is presented in a logical format and is easily read.
_____/50 A minimum of twenty people were interviewed.
Total Points= __________/100
Part 3. Poster
_____/25 Poster is correct size (11 inches x 14 inches), neat and colorful.
_____/25 Poster shows creativity.
_____/50 Data on the poster is easily read and understood.
Total Points= _________/100
Total Points= __________/300
Diary Evaluation
_____/30 Diary is appropriately bound. It is clear that some thought was given to
produce a diary in which binding and pages look authentic. It is NOT a folder or a bunch of papers
stapled or rung together. The cover is attractive and includes the group�s names.
_____/20 Diary is handwritten in ink or typed with a number 12 font. It is double spaced. USE
SPELL CHECK AND READ YOUR WORK BEFORE YOU TURN IT IN.
_____/70 Ten points each if the diary contains:
_____/10 Ten daily entries describing your hero�s activities.
_____/10 Sketches and doodles drawn by your character.
_____/10 Coat of Arms.
_____/10 Poem from your character�s point of view.
_____/10 An acrostic poem using your character�s full name.
_____/10 Original �Photographs� of your character, minimum of
three.
_____/10 Menu of your character�s favorite meal.
_____/80 Diary entries are interesting and seem to consistently reflect the thoughts,
actions, and reactions of the character.
Total Points = __________/200
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Comic Book Evaluation
_____/40 Cover is attractive showing your hero in action.
_____/40 Creative action-filled story.
_____/40 Character displays the positive values of a true hero.
_____/20 Overall book shows a variety of page layouts.
_____/20 Story is easy to follow, having a beginning, a middle, and an end.
_____/20 Illustrations are clear and colorful.
_____/20 Words are easy to read, not smeared into the drawings.
Total Points= ___________/200
Dramatic Presentation
Script:
_____/30 Script effectively stars your hero.
_____/15 Script employs a natural sounding dialogue.
_____/10 Script demonstrates creativity and imagination.
_____/10 Script covers only one scene or short story.
_____/10 Script utilizes appropriate dramatic form.
_____/10 Script runs 5-8 minutes long, no bloopers
_____/10 Script includes appropriate stage directions.
Total Points= ___________/100
Part 2: Puppets
_____/25 Puppets are neat and are clearly thought out.
_____/25 Puppets are colorful and show good use of materials.
_____/25 Puppets depict the characters as described in the story.
_____/25 Puppeteers have control over the puppets, placing them appropriately in the
scenes.
Total Points= ___________/100
Performance of Puppet Show:
_____/20 Simple scenery and props were utilized, which added to the performance.
_____/20 Voices were appropriately dramatic.
_____/20 Voices projected clearly.
_____/20 Actors/Actresses memorized AND remembered their lines.
_____/10 Actors/Actresses avoided laughing and giggling inappropriately.
_____/10 Actors/Actresses used, but did not overuse, gestures.
_____/10 Actors/Actresses used the stage area well.
Total Points= ___________/130
Total Points= ___________/330
