Exploring the idea of a superhero and predicting
I can make a prediction about a book using what I know about superheroes and the front cover.
Exploring the idea of a superhero and predicting
I can make a prediction about a book using what I know about superheroes and the front cover.
Lesson details
Key learning points
- Superheroes are fictional characters that have a special superpower
- Superheroes are often described as "brave", "strong" and "powerful"
- Superheroes are known for wearing masks and capes
- Predictions can be made using the front cover, the title and information that we already know about the topic
- A front cover often reveals the title, author, illustrator and some illustrations
Common misconception
Pupils may attach stereotypes or preconceptions around the idea of a superhero.
As well as the images shown, supplement with more images to show a representative idea of a superhero, relevant to children's interests.
Keywords
Title - the name or label given to a piece of writing, such as a book, story, or poem, often representing its main idea or theme
Author - the person responsible for crafting the words that make up a text
Describe - add detail to
Prediction - making a guess using what we already know
Fiction - when authors create made up stories with characters, places and adventures which did not happen in real life
Equipment
You will need a copy of the 2020 Hodder Children's Books edition of 'A Superhero Like You' by Dr. Ranj.
Licence
This content is © Oak National Academy Limited (2024), licensed on Open Government Licence version 3.0 except where otherwise stated. See Oak's terms & conditions (Collection 2).
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Starter quiz
6 Questions
Exit quiz
6 Questions
the name of the person who writes the book
the name of the person who draws the illustrations
the name of the book
pictures or drawings