Name _________________________________ Date ______________________________ Class __________________

Superhero Questionnaire
If theres a book that you want to read, but it hasnt been written yet, then you must write it. Toni Morrison

If you could have any power in the world, what would it be? Why? How would you gain your powers?
Remember: This is a Fictional writing project. These answers dont have to be true about your own life. What will make a better story?

Background
1. What kind of person were you before you got superpowers? (A friendly but awkward nerd? Superrich genius? A star athlete?) 2. What sort of problems did your world have before you became a superhero? Did you notice/care about these problems? 3. Does your background make you a better superhero? For example, Supermans side-job as an investigative journalist frequently gives him leads to look into. Many heroes have scientific or technological skills, etc.

Origin Story
1. Did you choose to be a superhero? Why? (Which personal feelings/experiences influenced that choice? Losing a loved one to criminals? Being a disillusioned cop? Boredom?) 2. If you did not choose, what caused/forced you to become super? (A physical transformation? Conscription?) 3. Were you chosen to become a superhero? Who chose you? Why? (Maybe she won Amazonian trials or aced secret test questions hidden in the ELA or Math exams). 4. Your character was not born super, what caused you to become super?

Secret Identity
1. Do you have a secret identity? If so, why? What would happen if your enemies, friends and/or the public found out? 2. How do your powers make it harder (or easier) to keep your secret-identity secret?

Name _________________________________ Date ______________________________ Class __________________ 3. Has your superpower noticeably changed your body? (For example, Peter Parker gets a lot tougher and picks up unusual bruises and scars). How would you hide these changes from friends? If a friend noticed anyway, how would you try to explain? 4. Have you told anyone who you are? Why? Does anyone else know? 5. Do the police care? The media? Anybody else? 6. What does your character do to keep his identity safe? (Anything besides wearing a mask?)

Superpowers
1. What superpowers do you have? Describe your powers in 1-2 easy sentences. 2. Do you superhero have a special mode of transport? (Not that theres anything wrong with the subway, but you might get weird stares). 3. How will your superhero use his powers to surprise us? Will he be able to resolve his problems in new and fresh ways?

How did you get your powers? What happened? Does anyone know?

Will you use your powers for good? Or for evil?