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3. Summarize the text.
Review your notes and write a summary of the text.
“Superman Takes Off,” by Stephen Krensky, is a short article about the very beginning of the comic book hero Superman. It also explains how Superman made his debut and why he, literally, took off.
4. Write a blog post to share what you’ve learned.
Create a short review of the reading. It’s a good way to connect with students who care about the same topic.
Review of “Superman Takes Off”
It’s not every day that you learn how a superhero was born. But when you read Stephen Krensky’s “Superman Takes Off,” you sure do! Who would have thought having a crush on someone could lead to a world-famous comic book hero? What’s more, who could imagine that a superhero could soothe a whole country during a war? Did you know that Superman started off as a villain? If these questions interest you, read “Superman Takes Off”!
Express Yourself
Talk with your classmates about what you’ve read. Very often, they will have read the same text you did, so you can compare your thoughts and impressions.