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Unit One: Finding Your Personal Power Superhero Origin Story. “We can be heroes, just for one day”. David Bowie. Everyday Heroes. We all have heroes in our everyday life, from police officers to firefighters. But there are other kinds of heroes. Give your definition of superhero.
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Unit One: Finding Your Personal Power Superhero Origin Story
“We can be heroes, just for one day” David Bowie
Everyday Heroes We all have heroes in our everyday life, from police officers to firefighters...
Give your definition of superhero. What is a superhero?
Definition of a superhero: A character possessing “extraordinary or superhuman powers” who is normally dedicated to protecting the public, as well as fighting crime and evil forces.
What is an origin story? Events or lifestory that led the personto become a superhero.
What motivated the person to become a hero? Write your answer that makes sense for you.
MOTIVATIONS • Internal Conflict: Problems the character is dealing inside themselves. • External Conflict: Problems the character is dealing with outside of themselves.
Origin story example: As a child, Bruce Wayne witnesses his parents being killed by a mugger.
This event changes him... • Filled with rage and sadness, Bruce is motivated by both internal and external forces to dedicate his life to stopping crime. • He becomes a detective, and trains to be able to fight.
Origin story example: Peter Parker: a nerdy high school student is bitten by a radioactive spider and gains superpowers. At first, he uses these powers selfishly.
The event changes him... Peter has the opportunity to stop a criminal, but decides not to. This criminal ends up murdering Peter’s uncle. Filled with regret, he considers his uncle’s advice — with great power comes great responsibility. Peter realizes he must use his powers for good, and becomes SPIDER-MAN!
Origin story example Superman is an alien, who lands on Earth as a baby and is raised as Clark Kent.
This event changes him... As his powers develop, Clark struggles with whether or not he SHOULD use them to help others. Clark’s adoptive father raises him with strong morals which inspires Clark to use his powers for good.
Your Assignment • 1. Create your own superhero. • 2. Write a two (2) page ORIGIN story.
Things to consider... • What happened to your character that made them or influenced them to become superhero? • What are the internal and/or externalconflictsthat motivated the change?
Your Hero Needs a Name… • Your hero needs a name — they can’t just be Crimefighter McGee. • The name should strike fear into the hearts of criminals.
A costume... The costume should also tie into your superhero’s name. Batman dressed as a butterfly would never work.
Costume --Your hero can’t fight crime in everyday clothes! What is the costume like? Does it have anything to do with his or her name? Does the costume have a cape? Does the costume help with his or her powers or abilities? Does it include armor?
A secret identity... Who is your hero when he or she is not wearing a mask? What does he or she do during the day? Is it at all related to the crime fighting?
Superman’s secret identity, Clark Kent, is clumsy reporter for The Daily Planet, a newspaper in Metropolis. Being a reporter allows him to be near dangerous events, where he can intervene as Superman.
Powers, Abilities, and Equipment What are their powers or special abilities? Do they have any? How did they come by these powers or abilities?
Do they have special equipment or gadgets? How does this equipment help them fight crime?
Weakness No one is fully invincible — even Superman has been killed — so what is your hero’s weakness? What would slow your hero down? What can kill your hero?
Villains Every great protagonist needs an antagonist — who is your hero’s nemesis? Consider imagining the villain's background so that you fully understand the villains motivation.
