Superheroes

A Theme Page about Superheroes suitable for Lower Intermediate and Intermediate students, A2 – B1

Warm-up

The Incredibles Trailer - YouTube

The Incredibles Trailer – YouTube (1:54)https://youtu.be/BatbZ8eztQEWatch the trailer for the movie “The Incredibles”, a comedy about superheroes (Yr 5-7)

Superman 75th Anniversary Animated Short - YouTube

Superman 75th Anniversary Animated Short – YouTube (2:13)https://youtu.be/ebXB0lBoaQ0

This short follows Superman through the years, from his first appearance on the cover of Action Comics #1 to Henry Cavill in this year’s Man of Steel…all in two minutes! (Yr 5-9)

Superheroes Introducing Themselves - Supercut - YouTube

Superheroes Introducing Themselves – Supercut – YouTube (1:53)https://youtu.be/9H_xHpWWozMWhat better time to reintroduce yourself to your favorite heroes? Time for a superhero roll call! (Yr 7-9)

Once Upon A Time The Super Heroes (1 of 10) - YouTube

Once Upon A Time The Super Heroes (1 of 10) – YouTube (10 min)https://youtu.be/ySOOLp_SoDw?t=46

Once Upon A Time The Super Heroes This is a documentary made in 2002 about the creation and evolution of comic book superheroes (Yr 8-9)

 

Songs

Kids Superhero Song - Let's Be Superheroes | Action Songs for Kids - Bounce Patrol - YouTube

Kids Superhero Song – Let’s Be Superheroes | Action Songs for Kids – Bounce Patrol – YouTubehttps://youtu.be/Py4fhsx3Ct4

Let’s be superheroes and save the day! Learn all the hero dance moves – fly like Superman, stomp like the Hulk, run like the Flash, climb like Spider Man (Yr 5-6)

Spiderman theme song 1960s - YouTube

Spiderman theme song 1960s – YouTube (1:01)https://youtu.be/M7ghouZQRe4The theme song of Spiderman from the 1960’s cartoon (Yr 5-9)

Hayd - Superhero (Lyrics) - YouTube

New! Hayd – Superhero (Lyrics) – YouTubehttps://youtu.be/FPbP19jWKfwHayd – Superhero (Lyrics) 📜 Lyrics: Superman will never save you Spiderman will never catch you The flash will never run to you Like I would when I was with you (yr 8-9)

Ode To A Superhero by

Ode To A Superhero by “Weird Al” Yankovic – YouTubehttps://youtu.be/aBXIquQRQaI

Scenes from Spider-man that I set to the “Weird Al” Yankovic parody “Ode To A Superhero” to the tune of Billy Joel’s Piano Man. (Yr 8-9) Lyrics here

 

Vocabulary

[Flashcards for kids - Super Heroes] Kids learn/study English || Free flashcards for kindergarten - YouTube

[Flashcards for kids – Super Heroes] Kids learn/study English || Free flashcards for kindergarten – YouTubehttps://youtu.be/A8Hfe7WCtSI

Flashcards are a great way for kids to learn the basic elements and memorize them through short repeat sessions. (Yr 5-6)

Marvel.com Characters

Marvel.com Charactershttps://www.marvel.com/charactersLearn about your favorite Marvel characters, superheroes, & villains! Discover their powers, weaknesses, abilities, & more!

The Superhero Dictionary - List of All Words

The Superhero Dictionary – List of All Wordshttp://shdictionary.tripod.com/pages/all.htmlA comprehensive list of various superhero names and concepts with pronunciation. Click on the word

 

Lesson Plans

Superhero High | LearnEnglish Kids | British Council

Superhero High | LearnEnglish Kids | British Council (2:23)http://learnenglishkids.britishcouncil.org/en/short-stories/superhero-highSome superheroes need to go to school to learn special skills. What do they learn at Superhero High? Watch and find out! – Activities below (Yr 5-6)

Young Learners, Level 5: Superlatives and superheroes – Thay Paul's Notes

New! Young Learners, Level 5: Superlatives and superheroes – Thay Paul’s Noteshttps://thaypaulsnotes.com/2020/12/09/young-learners-level-5-superlatives-and-superheroes/Warm up game: forming questions Put class into small groups. Each group, from a keyword, has to form a question asking a superlative. (Yr 6-7)

Superheroes Group Project – Ellii Blog

New! Superheroes Group Project – Ellii Bloghttps://ellii.com/blog/superheroes-group-projectIn this highly adaptable group project, students design their own superheroes and then work together to create a comic book story based on their characters. (Yr 5-9)

ELT-TUTOR - YL: MY SUPERHERO'S TYPICAL DAY

ELT-TUTOR – YL: MY SUPERHERO’S TYPICAL DAYhttps://www.elttutor.com/yl-my-superheros-typical-day/This lesson plan gives an idea how to teach vocabulary linked to ‘daily routines’ and present simple third person singular to Young Learners.

Breaking News English ESL Lesson Plan on Superman & Batman

Breaking News English ESL Lesson Plan on Superman & Batmanhttps://breakingnewsenglish.com/1307/130723-superman_batman.htmlEnglish News Lessons: Free 26-Page lesson plan / 2-page mini-lesson – Superman & Batman – Handouts, online activity, mp3… current events. Reading / Listening task with activities in 4 levels (Yr 5-9)

News English Lessons | ESL Lesson Plans | Superheroes

News English Lessons | ESL Lesson Plans | Superheroeshttp://www.newsenglishlessons.com/1101/110107-superhero.html

There is a real-life superhero living in Washington. Reading / Listening task with activities (Yr 6-8)

Learn English With Avengers - YouTube

Learn English With Avengers – YouTube (16:46)http://www.newsenglishlessons.com/1101/110107-superhero.html

Are you a fan of superhero movies? In this fun lesson, you will learn English with Avengers, in a scene from the Infinity War movie with Ironman, the Hulk, and Doctor Strange. (Yr 7-8)

Teaching the Hero's Journey | The Daring English Teacher

Teaching the Hero’s Journey | The Daring English Teacherhttps://www.thedaringenglishteacher.com/2017/09/teaching-heros-journey.htmlEngaging teaching strategies and learning resources for middle school ELA and high school English students.

What makes a hero? - Matthew Winkler | TED-Ed

What makes a hero? – Matthew Winkler | TED-Ed (4:33)https://ed.ted.com/lessons/what-makes-a-hero-matthew-winklerWhat trials unite not only Harry Potter or Frodo Baggins but many of literature’s most interesting heroes? And what do ordinary people have in common with these literary heroes? Matthew Winkler takes us step-by-step through the crucial events that make or break a hero. (Yr 9)

 

Reading

Superheroes | LearnEnglish Kids | British Council

Superheroes | LearnEnglish Kids | British Councilhttp://learnenglishkids.britishcouncil.org/en/reading-practice/superheroesRead about superheroes then do the exercises to help you practise your reading in English. (Yr 6-8)

6. An Undercover Superhero

6. An Undercover Superherohttps://www.eslfast.com/begin5/b5/b5006.htm

Kimberly seems like a normal teenage girl. She goes to high school; she has homework; she has problems with the popular girls; she argues with her parents. However, Kimberly has a secret power. Reading task with activities (Yr 6-8)

“Why Are We Obsessed With Superhero Movies?” | ESL Voices

“Why Are We Obsessed With Superhero Movies?” | ESL Voiceshttps://esl-voices.com/why-are-we-obsessed-with-superhero-movies/

“Seven of the 11 top-grossing films of 2017 were superhero movies, based on characters first introduced in comic books. – Reading task with activities (Yr 8-9)

Read Marvel Fanfiction Stories - Webnovel

New! Read Marvel Fanfiction Stories – Webnovelhttps://www.webnovel.com/tags/marvel-fanficRead popular marvel fanfiction stories on Webnovel, we provide 1000+ marvel fan-made novels, fanfic books for you to select.

 

Listening

Learn/Practice English with MOVIES (Lesson #1) Title: The Incredibles - YouTube

Learn/Practice English with MOVIES (Lesson #1) Title: The Incredibles – YouTube (3:07)https://youtu.be/Rnwwo9Zol6wThis short video will introduce you to a segment of a popular movie, and give you an opportunity to learn new words, phrases, and expressions of the English language.

Superheroes Are Everywhere by Kamala Harris | #ReadAloud #InaugurationDay - YouTube

Superheroes Are Everywhere by Kamala Harris | – YouTube (9:19)https://youtu.be/oU4tVXU3dt0Book: Superheroes Are Everywhere Author: Kamala Harris “Before Kamala Harris was elected to the vice presidency, she was a little girl who loved superheroes. And when she looked around, she was amazed to find them everywhere! (Yr 6-8)

BBC Learning English - 6 Minute English / What's your superpower?

BBC Learning English – 6 Minute English / What’s your superpower?http://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/features/6-minute-english/ep-170112

Why are we so fascinated with the superheroes that populate our cinema screens and comic book

Kids Listen: The Superhero Episode

New! Kids Listen: The Superhero Episodehttps://app.kidslisten.org/ep/7-in-7-An-Educational-Podcast-for-Kids-The-Superhero-EpisodeFrom 7 in 7 An Educational Podcast for Kids. In today’s episode of 7 in 7 we go over Superhero Question! – Start at 14:00.

Listenwise - Kid News: Asian Marvel Comic Superhero

New! Listenwise – Kid News: Asian Marvel Comic Superhero (3:10)https://listenwise.com/teach/events/2084-kid-news-asian-marvel-comic-superheroAn Asian-American superhero is fighting to save the world! “Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings” is the first Marvel movie to feature an Asian hero, a man bravely fighting crime while struggling with family issues. (Yr 8-9)

LISTEN — MOSTLY SUPERHEROES

New! LISTEN — MOSTLY SUPERHEROEShttps://mostlysuperheroes.com/listenListen to episodes of Mostly Superheroes – a podcast that reviews Marvel and DC Comics, TV and film, and all new content from Netflix, HBO Max, and Disney+. Join host Logan as he nerds out, diving deep into story lines, and talks Superheroes (mostly). (Yr 8-9)

Batman: The Audio Adventures | Episode 1 | HBO Max - YouTube

Batman: The Audio Adventures | Episode 1 | HBO Max – YouTube (35:17)https://youtu.be/VUk4EZ5p2R8While Batman prepares to become an official GCPD consultant, Catwoman relieves sword-crazy crime lord King Scimitar of his cash.  Episode 2 (35:26)

 

Viewing

Superhero Bean | Season 2 Episode 41 | Mr Bean Official Cartoon - YouTube

Superhero Bean | Season 2 Episode 41 | Mr. Bean Official Cartoon – YouTube (11:00)https://youtu.be/Eutqr-kNEng

Mr. Bean turns superhero in an attempt to outwit a cunning cat burglar who also stole Mr. Bean’s wallet. (Yr 5-7)

Z-Men Superheroes (Exciting, thrilling & humours ESL Video) - YouTube

Z-Men Superheroes (Exciting, thrilling & humorous ESL Video) – YouTubehttps://youtu.be/ksY7flScoEo

Don’t miss the exciting first episode of the superhero comic Z-Men! Teach comparative and superlative adjectives to elementary level learners. (Yr 5-7)

Superheroes & Super Powers | Wiki for Kids at Cool School - YouTube

Superheroes & Super Powers | Wiki for Kids at Cool School – YouTubehttps://youtu.be/I4Wv3J2trMs

Let’s learn about superheroes and their amazing superpowers in today’s Wiki for Kids at Cool School! – Recommended to slower the speed! (Yr 5-7)

Spider-Man - Sub-Zero for Spidey

Spider-Man – Sub-Zero for Spidey (9:47)https://youtu.be/_jQDyzGm7_4

On a blisteringly hot afternoon, Peter is walking to the house of a brilliant scientist, Doctor Smarter, when suddenly he notices that the sidewalk and most of the neighborhood is turning to ice. The original spiderman cartoon (Yr 5-7)

Meet Marvel's Spidey and His Amazing Friends! | @Disney Junior - YouTube (32:11)

New! Meet Marvel’s Spidey and His Amazing Friends! | @Disney Junior – YouTube (32:11)https://youtu.be/Vk36-GV81YgOur favorite web-slinger is great at working solo, but Spidey is about to discover that when he’s got some super-hero friends by his side, he can fight super villains and rescue anyone in trouble even better. (Yr 6-7)

TOP 5: Female Superhero Movies

TOP 5: Female Superhero Movies (10:18)https://youtu.be/lz8OwuIe1kE

Female superheroes have long existed in movies but there are only a handful of solo female superhero films or at least movies that have a female superhero name in their title. So here we have enlisted the top 5 best superheroine films. (Yr 6-8)

Top 10 X-Men Universe Superpowers - YouTube (9:36)

New! Top 10 X-Men Universe Superpowers – YouTube (9:36)https://youtu.be/r9B-kLTZOX0Marvel has crafted some of the most interesting superpowers for its characters, especially the mutants in the X-Men series. (Yr 8-9)

 

Speaking

ESL Conversation Questions - Super Heroes

ESL Conversation Questions – Super Heroeshttps://www.eslconversationquestions.com/super-heroes/Conversation Questions -10 questions to discuss in an intermediate classroom (Yr 7-9)

Superheroes - speaking activity • ICAL TEFL

Superheroes – speaking activity • ICAL TEFLhttps://icaltefl.com/superheroes-speaking-activity/Superheroes is a good speaking‏‎ activity for the TEFL class. This is all about the students inventing a new superhero and testing them out in various scenarios to find out who has the most successful.

 

Writing

Superhero treats

Superhero treatshttp://www.pobble365.com/superhero-treats/

Can you recognise each of the characters? What do you think each of them do on a daily basis? What do you think each of their favourite foods might be? What do you think each of the characters is really like?

Design a Superhero? | Hugh Fox III

Design a Superhero? | Hugh Fox IIIhttps://foxhugh.com/communication/how-to-design-a-superhero/

1) What is the name of your superhero? 2) What power(s) will the superhero have? 3) Are your hero’s superpower(s) weird or comical? 4) How did your hero get their superpowers?

Your Superhero Story: What Would Be Your Superpowers? - ALL ESL

Your Superhero Story: What Would Be Your Superpowers? – ALL ESLhttps://allesl.com/your-superhero-story-superpowers/If you’re an artist, then it’s your time to shine. If you could have any superpower in the world, what would be your superhero story and why? For example, you could be the strongest man or woman in the world. Or, you could be the fastest. In this activity, you can practice superlatives and comparatives.

 

Worksheet

Games

Superhero game - Teaching resources

Superhero game – Teaching resourceshttps://wordwall.net/en-us/community/superhero-gameCan’t find it? Just make your own! Wordwall makes it quick and easy to create your perfect teaching resource. Pick a template Enter your content Get a pack of printable and interactive activities

Superhero Flashcard Game

Superhero Flashcard Gamehttps://bogglesworldesl.com/superhero_flashcards.htmThese cards are meant to reinforce the modal ‘can’, though they can be used for other things. What can Melkor do? He can fly. Go Fish is a great game you can play with these cards:

 

Interactive

The Ultimate Superhero Name Generator

The Ultimate Superhero Name Generatorhttps://www.namegeneratorfun.com/superhero-name-generator

Want to know your superhero name, powers, origin story, and enemies? Our superhero name generator is funny, cool, and great for sharing!

Superheroes and superpowers

Superheroes and superpowershttps://learningapps.org/view2140515Interactive games to play on the topic of superheroes and superpowers.

Survival Story – Superhero – esldocs

Survival Story – Superhero – esldocshttp://esldocs.com/survival-story-superhero/

Can you survive the superhero adventure? It won’t be easy. There will be many problems along the way. You will have to choose what to do.

 

More Materials

From zero to hero – seven superhero classroom activities! By Matt Parks « IH Journal

From zero to hero – seven superhero classroom activities! By Matt Parks « IH Journalhttp://ihjournal.com/from-zero-to-hero-%E2%80%93-seven-superhero-classroom-activities-by-matt-parks

The following activities can be used as stand-alone tasks to provide students with fluency work or to activate a particular language point.

 

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