Library Lesson Plan

Name: Ericka Dixie

Subject: Exceptional Ed. English Foundations
Grade
Level: 9th-12th
Unit: Create Your
Lesson/Concept:
Superhero/Comic
Objectives: You will be able to:
1.) Compete a pre-origin sheet
2.) Complete a character analysis
3.) Complete a lesson vocabulary form
4.) Design a superhero/comic using
Marvelcomics.com and MS
Word
5.) Write a character bio. using 3-5 complete
sentences
Vocabulary: allies, foes, vigilante, narcissist, maniacal, alter ego, infer, flashbacks, simile, metaphor
Standards: CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W.9-10.6
Use technology, including the Internet, to produce, publish, and update individual or shared writing
products, taking advantage of technology's capacity to link to other information and to display information
flexibly and dynamically.
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W.9-10.2

Write informative/explanatory texts to examine and convey complex ideas, concepts, and information
clearly and accurately through the effective selection, organization, and analysis of content.
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W.9-10.2.D

Use precise language and domain-specific vocabulary to manage the complexity of the topic.
I can statement: See the attachment.
Motivation (Why is it important for me to know this? Relate to real life and
personal experiences.)
Knowing and understanding how to use computers and the applications are a 21 st
century/job skill.
Higher Order Thinking Questions:
1.) What is the purpose of your superhero?
2.) How does your superhero solve problems?
3.) What are the similarities and differences of your superheros allies and foes?
Foundation Activities: (Bell ringer, Introduction, Direct Instruction)
1.) Vocabulary activity (20mins)
2.) Character Analysis Sheet (10-15 mins.)
3.) Pre-Origin Story (10-15mins)
Application Activity: (Guided Practice)
1.) Make your own superhero character
Synthesis Activities: (Independent Practice, Closure, Enrichment and Extension
Activities)
1.) Create your own superhero at Marvelcomic.com
2.) Create your own comic at Marvel.com
CFU (Checks For Understanding):
1) Anticipation Guide-See attachment
2)

Exit Ticket-See attachment

3) Final Product- See attachment

Resources (websites, books, etc) to be used in this lesson
1. Various Marvel and DC Comic Books
2. The Dark Knight Comic Book and DVD
3. Marvelcomics.com