Creative Writing Unit

Objective:  to utilize an internet application to create a unique superhero character, use blog to showcase characters, incorporate the character into a collaborative story with fellow students, use Microsoft PowerPoint to bring story to life.

·            Introduce students to literature of comic books, focusing on the superhero genres

·            Explore typical archetypes presented in comics

·            Superhero

·            Sidekick

·            Villain

·            Henchmen

·            Alteregos

·            Femme Fatales

·            Love Interest

·            Mentors

·            Explore plots presented in comics

·            Focus on Good vs. Evil binary

·            Introduce concepts of “Hero’s Journey”

·            Utilize Marvel’s “Create Your Own Superhero” application to create unique heroes

·            Students upload image to blog

·            Students develop hero’s character, listing characteristics and providing background

·            Students create groups of 4 in which they create their own comic story

·            Students consult each other’s blogs in order to gain an understanding of their characters, and the ways in which they will interact with each other

·            Students outline plot structure

·            Students fill in details of plot, including dialogue

·               Explore proper use of quotations in dialogue creation

·            Students post stories to blog to share with fellow classmates

·            Students create PowerPoint presentation to bring story to life for class