Storytelling Lesson | Super Hero Postcard Stories

"Truth, justice and the American way." Thanks, Superman! Who doesn't like super heroes? This storytelling lesson and exercise, suitable for grades 3-8, is great for a drama class, reading group, Language Arts or storytelling unit. Students work cooperatively, using post cards and creating a short story about someone SPECIAL (hint, hint) in their classroom.

Note: You will need a large postcard collection to teach this lesson effectively. You can also use magazine photos, old photos from calendars, greeting cards or photos from the internet

The product comes with:

• Letter to Teacher
• Rationale for Teaching with Super Heroes
• The History of Super Heroes
• What is a Super Hero?
• Qualities of a super hero flyer (same qualities we want for our students)
• Teacher’s questions--what I say and how I say it!
• Tips for Success
• Procedure
• Materials List
• Student group example
• Suggestion for Evaluation

Comprehensive? You bet.

Field tested and created by an award-winning veteran drama teacher of thirty-eight years.