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From Zero to Superhero

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Students discuss superheroes, focusing first on the details of creating the character of Batman. They work in small groups to develop superheroes for the 1990s, and write stories or cartoons about their superhero's adventures on their own.

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batman, superheroes, english language arts
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Grade
6th - 12th
Subjects
English Language Arts
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Resource Type
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For Teacher Use
Duration
1 hr
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Project-Based Learning
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