Superhero Comic: Lesson Plans May 2014 | Page 2

Lesson  1:  Introduction     Subject:  English     Year  Level:  4   Lesson  Duration:  1  Hour   General  Information:   This  lesson  will  be  held  in  the  classroom  and  will  need  computers.  If  computers  are   unable  to  be  transported  into  the  classroom  then  the  lesson  can  take  place  in  a   computer  lab  or  library.       Intended  Learning  Outcomes/Purpose:   • Create  literary  texts  by  developing  storylines,  characters  and  settings   (ACARA)   • Plan,  draft  and  publish  imaginative,  informative  and  persuasive  texts   containing  key  information  and  supporting  details  for  a  widening  range  of   audiences,  demonstrating  increasing  control  over  text  structures  and   language  features  (ACARA)   • Understand  how  texts  vary  in  complexity  and  technicality  depending  on  the   approach  to  the  topic,  the  purpose  and  the  intended  audience  (ACARA)   • Create  literary  texts  that  explore  students’  own  experiences  and  imagining   (ACARA)   • Discuss  how  authors  and  illustrators  make  stories  exciting,  moving  and   absorbing  and  hold  readers’  interest  by  using  various  techniques,  for  example   character  development  and  plot  tension  (ACARA)     • Learning  different  narrative  form.   • Learn  how  to  use  technologies  that  can  help  with  brainstorming.     • Differentiation  between  main  characters  and  sub-­‐characters.   • The  purpose  is  so  they  can  start  thinking  about  making  their  own  comic  and   superhero  character.       Prior  Learning  and  Experiences:   The  reading  of  children's  literature  in  precious  years  will  aid  the  children  in  the   completion  of  the  lesson.  The  background  knowledge  of  superheroes  from  TV  and   reading  will  also  be  of  use  during  this  lesson.  The  students'  prior  knowledge  of   superheroes  and  books  will  assist  them  with  creating  their  own  superheroes,  story   lines  and  backstories.