Friday, November 28, 2008

CHAPTERS 6-7: Question 4

What makes someone a hero:
-usually, they have superpowers, but not always
-brave
-courageous
-kind
-fearless
-helpful
If you are a hero, you put yourself in danger to help someone else, and though you know it may not be in your best interest, you continue to go out of your way to help, protect, and keep others safe.

CHAPTERS 6-7: Question 3

I think that Peter does have a responsibility to help people because he has superpowers. I mean, if YOU had superpowers, and you saw someone who was in trouble, wouldn't YOU help them? I would. Peter should be making the better of his situation by helping people who need him.

Wednesday, November 26, 2008

Chapters 6-7: Question 2

I think that the main idea of the "graphic novel", is to show how Spiderman became a superhero, met and fought the Green Goblin, and how he learned important lessons while teaching the reader about bullying, power, and responsibility. This kind of book is helpful for children who are feeling underestimated, bullied, or wimpy. They will learn that they are cool just how they are, and don't need to change just to please others. They'll also learn that Spiderman is a wimp, and BATMAN IS THE WIN!!!!

Tuesday, November 18, 2008

CHAPTERS 6-7: Question 1

Chapter 1: Powerless

I think that "Powerless" is a good title for Chapter 1 because he's basically powerless. He's bullied, but he can't/doesn't do anything about it.

Chapter 2: Growing Pains

I think that "Growing Pains" is a good title for Chapter 2 because he's in a lot of pain from becoming Spiderman. Not only does he hurt physically, it also hurts him to be so mean to his aunt and uncle.

Chapter 3: Wannabe



I don't think that "Wannabe" is a good title for this chapter because he's not really a "wannabe", he's beating a guy up, and taking Flash's place on the basketball team.

Chapter 4: With Great Power

I think that "With Great Power" is a very good title for this chapter because Peter's uncle Ben talks to him about how "with great power comes great responsibility". Then uncle Ben is shot, and dies. Which totally sucked. Like a lot. Jon was here.

Chapter 5: Life Lessons

I think that "Life Lessons" is a good title for chapter 5 because he finds out that, when he didn't trip or stop the man who robbed the deli, he was letting the man who killed uncle Ben KILL uncle Ben. If that's not a life lesson, what is?

Chapter 6: Big Time Superhero

I think that this chapter has a good title because he becomes a "big time superhero". He's in the newspaper, and saves the school from the GREEN GOBLIN!!!!

Chapter 7: Secret Identity

I think that "Secret Identity" is sort of a good title for this chapter because it shows him that he can't just tell everyone that he's SPIDERMAN, he has to keep his identity secret.

CHAPTERS 4-5: Question 3

If everyone had the same superpowers as Spiderman does, no one would really have superpowers, because everyone would be the exact same. So everyone could save themselves, but others (who were evil) could be evil supervillians at the same time; but if the good guys and the bad guys had the same superpowers, who woould win?

CHAPTERS 4-5: Question 2

I would give Spiderman NATURAL web powers, instead of him using some strange machine that his dad designed. If he didn't need the machine, he'd be a lot more like a spider, and a lot less like a geek in spandex. I would also make it so he could turn into a huge spider when he got really angry, and he could build webs and weap people up in them and EAT THEM. That would be an AWESOME (not stupid) Spiderman

Monday, November 17, 2008

CHAPTERS 4-5: Question 1

If the adhesive is fireproof, you could use it to rescue people from fires when you can't get into a house through a door/window. You could also attach it to your clothing or tie it around you; if you jump into water to save someone, it will make sure that you don't get lost or drown. It could also be woven into a net to use underneath of trapezing or acrobatic routines (ex. Cirque de Soliel). This kind of technological advancement would save lives when, usually, it would be impossible.