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Summer Superheroes
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| Grades | 3 – 8 |
| Activity Time | 45 to 60 minutes (can be done over different days) |
| Publisher |  |
Activity Description
Children will create a superhero who has summer-specific powers and then build a story around him or her. Comic books and movies can provide a jumping-off point. Interactive tools will help children cover all the basics of a complete story – characters, setting, conflict, resolution, theme, etc. And because it’s summer, a favorite vacation spot will make the perfect setting.
Why This Is Helpful
Asking a child to invent a story can lead to frustration because of all the components that go into creating a good one. This activity gives children a fun writing prompt – an idea to get them started. It also shows how prewriting exercises can divide the process into understandable steps. They’ll discover that advance planning can be fun and lead to a better story.