1. Superman Outline Activity As you research, what do you do with all of the information?

2. Directions 1. Organize the details into groups to create logical order. 2. Make each main point a complete sentence. 3. Write an outline. (one person writes for the group) 4. Create a thesis statement. 5. Bonus: Can you come up with an attention-getter and clincher?

3. Superman Details (out of order) Was born on KryptonSuperman as Clark Kent Could save people in need Lived with Earth parents Worked at the DailyHad special powers PlanetWas sent to Earth Could flyWrote news stories Superman as a childWas very strong Had x-ray vision Fell in love with Lois Lane Superman as a superhero

4. Organized in chronological order: I.Superman as a child (complete main idea sentences will vary) A. Was born on Krypton B. Was sent to Earth C. Lived with Earth parents II.Superman as Clark Kent A. Worked at the Daily Planet B. Worked on news stories C. Fell in love with Lois Lane

5. III. Superman as a superhero A. Had special powers 1. could fly 2. was very strong 3. had x-ray vision B. Helped people in need

6. Extension: Experiment with writing and intro and a conclusion. Practice delivering a speech from an outline. Use what you know about Superman to fill in the details and develop each main idea.