Pre-reading questions:
- Are you interested in superhero movies? Please explain your answer.
- Do you like to watch movies in the movie theater? Why or why not?
Vocabulary:
- hyped /hahypt/
- appalled /uh-PAWLD/
- spoiler /SPOI-ler/
- cliffhanger /KLIF-hang-er/
- ferocity /fuh-ROS-i-tee/
- titular /TICH-uh-ler/
[adjective] something that is made to seem very interesting, exciting, or important
I found the most hyped movie of the year a bit disappointing.
[verb] to make someone extremely shocked or upset
I was appalled by the hurtful words that he said to me.
[noun] information that tells you what happens in a TV show or movie
Janis hates hearing spoilers before watching a movie.
[noun] a story whose ending or result is uncertain
Some people enjoy cliffhangers, but I don’t.
[noun] qualities of being frightening and violent
The president’s ferocity scared the citizens.
[adjective] from which a title or name is taken
The titular hero of the play is interesting.
Upon its release on April 27, Avengers:Infinity War garnered hundreds of millions worldwide and broke records. In it, the long-awaited war against the most hyped villain Thanos has finally happened. If you were appalled by it and left wondering what’s next for the fallen heroes, keep reading. (Warning: Spoilers ahead!)
Captain Marvel (March 2019)
Fortunately, fans won’t have to wait for a whole year for another Marvel movie. The clip after Infinity War’s end credits hinted the coming of a new superhero. Captain Marvel will be telling us Carol Danvers’ story set in the 1990s.
Avengers 4 (May 2019)
Infinity War ended with a cliffhanger, and that’s probably because producers want to be sure that you will watch the second part. There is no title yet for the 4th installment of Avengers. However, we’ll be seeing more of Thanos and the heroes who survived his ferocity in Infinity War.
Spider-Man: Homecoming 2 (July 2019)
As you might already know, Spiderman was one of Thanos’ victims in Infinity War. So, we can only wait until Avengers 4 before we get an idea what happens in Homecoming 2’s titular hero.
Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 (May 2020)
Rocket Raccoon is the lone guardian after his friends, Star-Lord, Gamora, Drax, and Groot lost their lives in Infinity War. Just like in Homecoming 2, the events in Avengers 4 will be important for the Guardians’ future.
Captain Marvel (March 2019)
Fortunately, fans won’t have to wait for a whole year for another Marvel movie. The clip after Infinity War’s end credits hinted the coming of a new superhero. Captain Marvel will be telling us Carol Danvers’ story set in the 1990s.
Avengers 4 (May 2019)
Infinity War ended with a cliffhanger, and that’s probably because producers want to be sure that you will watch the second part. There is no title yet for the 4th installment of Avengers. However, we’ll be seeing more of Thanos and the heroes who survived his ferocity in Infinity War.
Spider-Man: Homecoming 2 (July 2019)
As you might already know, Spiderman was one of Thanos’ victims in Infinity War. So, we can only wait until Avengers 4 before we get an idea what happens in Homecoming 2’s titular hero.
Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 (May 2020)
Rocket Raccoon is the lone guardian after his friends, Star-Lord, Gamora, Drax, and Groot lost their lives in Infinity War. Just like in Homecoming 2, the events in Avengers 4 will be important for the Guardians’ future.
Comprehension Questions:
- Who is the most hyped superhero villain?
- What movie broke records worldwide?
- How did the movie Avengers: Infinity War end?
- Who is the only living member of Guardians of the Galaxy?
- When does Spiderman: Homecoming 2 come out?
Discussion Questions:
- Have you seen Avengers: Infinity War? If yes, what did you think about it? If no, would you like to watch it?
- Do you look forward to the upcoming movies in the Marvel Cinematic Universe? Why or why not?
- Do you like cliffhangers in movies or books? Why or why not?
- In your opinion, why are superhero movies popular?
- Do you agree that happy endings are better than sad endings? Please explain your answer.