The class was made up of five smart, funny, energetic 8 to 10-year-olds... three boys and two girls (I expected all boys, given the subject matter, so I was quite pleased). The number was perfect, as there were a couple of chatterboxes, and it gave everyone the opportunity to talk. I love how enthusiastic they were to share their ideas -- and they were full of ideas!
Today we worked on building a foundation for their stories and coming up with back-story. They also drew their superheroes and I was amazed at one little girl's talent... she has a career in graphic novel illustration for sure! So after fleshing out their characters, we wound up with a couple of techno-centric heroes, a superdog, a 3-eyed female superhero with X-Ray vision, and (my personal favorite) a time-traveling pioneer hero. It was way cool!
All the kids had as much fun as I did and left looking forward to next week. And I'm looking forward to bringing you more Superhero Saturday updates! Stay tuned... same bat time... same bat channel...
30 comments:
can the time traveling pioneer hero come and put my eight year old butt in your classes?
It sounds so fun!
Well done you. It sounds like a laugh - wish the creative writing teachers I had were like you! You should totally get a 'super writer' shirt made up. And maybe a nice cape to match...
cause no supehero male would ever be allowed x-ray vision
what kind of crap is THAT ?!
HUH?!
That is so awesome! I would have never thought of taking a class like that at their age. but then again, I'm not very creative so...
Yay! for super heroes!
Boneman, I'd welcome the 8-year-old you :)
Alyce, my sweet! How I wish you lived in this hemisphere... I'd get you a matching cape! xo
JST... it was actually a boy who came up with that particular superhero/super power!
Jenera, I suspect you're far more creative than you give yourself credit for being :)
I am so proud of you! I ALSO so wish my budding writer (my 10 year old) could know you and learn from you!!!!
I'm so jealous! Good for you, Diane!!
Pearl
That is so awesome, Diane! You are a superhero for teaching these kids to write.
That is a terrific idea and I would love to enroll my daughter (who is still to young now) when time is right in something similar- great blog
Children love superheros, my nephew is crazy about Spiderman. :))
xo
Zuzana
That sounds fantastic! I'm so glad it went well :)
Of course my child was one of the chatterboxes! He did love the class though and can't wait for the next one! You did a great job!!
how cool is that...
Congrats! That has to be a fun way to spend a day, helping kids write about superheroes
Cool! Sounds like my kind of class...
And, hm hm, were you yourself dressed like that when you delivered the lesson? ;-)
You are one awesome chick! Changing lives, one kid at a time! Are you going to be able to post some of their stories when they're done or is that not allowed because of copyrights? Maybe they'll give you permission? ;)
I bet you're an awesome teacher! I think this is a fantabulous idea...and, if they need someone to prof red and spelchck, snd thm to me.
Congratulations!
Sounds like you're doing great work...and having fun at the same time!
Col
xox
Holey bat-socks!
I never doubted for a minute that you'd be great at this! I can't wait to hear the updates!
XO
Oh, what fun! Congratulations on starting this great journey. I hope your students learn as much from you as you will from them.
I'm assuming you wore a cape to the class.
What a great project!! Well done for getting five little ones all fired up about writing. Can't wait to hear more.
"This suit does not permit the wearer to fly..."
Please please please ask them if you can share the stories and drawings on your blog!!!! Please ... I beg you!
Awesome! I'd be She-rah, Princess of Power!
I love how much fun you all had!
bravo for helping kids love to write!
Yay for people like you who give their time to our kids to make them grow up with bigger imaginations, and the ability to express themselves. BRAVO!
So much fun!! Yay, good for you! I wish I could be one of the 8 year olds in your class!!!
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