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First Lines After accidentally rescuing planet Earth I was offered the chance To become a superhero Unfortunately all the best positions had gone. © Original plan copyright Hamilton Trust, who give permission for it to be adapted as wished by individual users. dreams_P053PT2_resources
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First Lines
After accidentally rescuing planet EarthI was offered the chanceTo become a superheroUnfortunately all the best positions had gone.
From Superheroes I could Have Been by Roger Stevens
Unit 2 Day 1
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Superheroes Descriptions 1
Who is she?
She is a founding member of the Justice League whose members also include Superman and Batman. Her mother, who is Queen Hippolyta, sculpted her from clay. Her true home is Themysira where she is a princess. Her other name, which is used when she is in America, is Diana Prince. The equipment that she possesses includes a lasso of truth and a pair of indestructible bracelets.
Who is he?
He was born on the planet Krypton where he was named Kal-El. He was sent to Earth by his father who was a scientist. He was found and adopted by Jonathan and Martha Kent whose advice he always followed. He displayed his superhuman abilities that include incredible strength and an impervious skin. He came to live in Metropolis which is where he fights crime.
Unit 2 Day 1
Relative Clause Activities© Original plan copyright Hamilton Trust, who give permission for it to be adapted as wished by individual users. dreams_P053PT2_resources
1) Add a relative clause to each of these sentences.Look at the pronouns in the box and try to use a different one each time.
E.g. At his house, he has a bat cave which is very well equipped.
He lives in Gotham City ….
He is, in fact, Bruce Wayne…
He wears a distinctive suit…
He fights the criminals….
His nemesis is the Joker…
2. Embed a relative clause in the following sentences. You could use one of the clausesfrom the box at the bottom.
Her greatest challenge, …, ended in her victory.
Her bracelets, …., protect her from danger.
Wonder Woman, …, has rescued many people.
In America, …. , she is known as Diana Prince.
The Justice League, …, fights evil wherever it arises.
where she lives when she faced her enemies whose members include Batman and Superman who uses her powers for good which she wears on her wrists
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Relative pronouns
which
who
where
when
whose
that
3) Make up your own relative clause to embed in these sentences
When faced with danger, …., he does not hesitate.
The city, ...., is protected by her.
The criminals, …., fear his presence.
His weapons, …, are used for protection.
Their powers, …, are superhuman.
Unit 2 Day 1
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3) Make up your own relative clause to embed in these sentences
When faced with danger, …., he does not hesitate.
The city, ...., is protected by her.
The criminals, …., fear his presence.
His weapons, …, are used for protection.
Their powers, …, are superhuman.
Unit 2 Day 1
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Next Line
After accidentally rescuing planet EarthI was offered the chanceTo become a superheroUnfortunately all the best positions had gone.This is what was left:
Unit 2 Day 1
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Superhero Descriptions 2
Aardvark Man
This hero, who is first in the dictionary, is first to the scene of any crime. He brings his special powers which include the ability to burrow deep holes and to sniff out danger. He has a strong burrowing foot that allows him to dig deep. He is famous for stopping bank robbers whose underground tunnels he finds and destroys. He lives on a mound in the middle of the city where he watches for trouble.
Honey Woman
This heroine, who is descended from bees, brings her powers to those in need. She moves slowly which can mean she is late to arrive. However, she does have several powers that help her fight crime. Most importantly she can turn into sticky liquid and once stopped a gang whose plan was to kidnap the mayor. She is sweeter than sweet and can stick to high buildings where she can be ready to help those in need.
Unit 2 Day 2
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Relative Pronouns List
who
which
where
when
whose
that
Unit 2 Day 2
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Superheroes I Could Have Been
After accidentally rescuing planet EarthI was offered the chanceTo become a superheroUnfortunately all the best positions had gone.This is what was left:
Liquid Refreshment Machine Repairman(A Lifesaver on a hot day.)Mosquito Man(Keeps insects at bay.)Salting Icy Roads Man(Saving skidding lorries and cars.)Confectionary Dispenser Unit Man(Saving melting chocolate bars.)Tadpole Man(Rescuing frogs from logs.)Stick Insect Man(Rescuing stick insects from frogs.)Ten Pence Down the Back of the Sofa Man(Where only the bravest superheroes go.)And, of course, Supergran(But I don’t somehow think so.)
I could have been Captain DecisiveBut I couldn’t make up my mindI could have been Captain King of the HillBut I didn’t feel so inclinedI could have been Captain UpholstererBut I’d never have recoveredI could have been Captain ApathyBut I couldn’t be bothered
Roger Stevens, Read Me and Laugh: a fun poem for every day of the year
Chosen by Gaby Morgan, Macmillan, 2005Unit 2 Day 3
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Displaying Superheroes We Could Have Been Poems
1. Get children to produce illustrations on stiff card of the ‘superheroes they could have been’. If the overall size of the display piece is going to be A4 or just larger, these illustrations should be in the region of 16cm tall.
2. Ask children to write their poems out on paper, starting about half way down the page.
3. Mount the children’s poems on coloured card–a good variety of background colours works well or you can go for a simpler theme of just one or two backing colours.
4. Cut a short strip out of cardboard or thick card and attach one end to the rear of the superhero with glue and tape. Bend the cardboard strip at its midpoint and then attach its other end to the children’s poem mount so that the illustration hangs above the poem without obscuring the writing.
Unit 2 Day 3
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