This task establishes some key points about the term ‘star’. Prior to this task, students can study a montage of stars and try to link them to films with which they are associated [resource sheet] in order to develop knowledge of actors and the notion of what is a star.
In this statement card task, students may agree or disagree with the statements ‒ there is no definitive answer as all of these elements are important to an understanding of what is meant by the term ‘star’. Other statements can be added by students using the pen tool and writing on the board.
So what is a star? Arrange the discussion cards in order of how far you agree with them.
Agree
- A star must be globally recognised
- A star needs to be attractive
- A star must have won awards – critical acclaim
- People will see films if they like the stars
- A star needs to have a distinctive image
- A star should be famous for more than one thing
- Stars mean a lot to audiences
- Actors can instantly become a star
- Stars need to be versatile – able to change their image and vary the roles they play
- A star needs something special to set them apart from other actors